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Meaning of marriage penalty | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A situation where a married couple pays more in taxes, typically income taxes, when filing jointly, than the two individuals would pay if filing as singles separately.

idiomatic

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

marriage ring marriage stone marriage string marriage value marriage vow Marriage-bed

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