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Measuring the Effect of the EITC on Marriage Penalties and Bonuses

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  • Holtzblatt, Janet
  • Rebelein, Robert

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In 2000, the EITC will increase marriage penalties by at least $3.1 billion (10.4 percent) and reduce marriage bonuses by $439 million (1.5 percent). Over half of EITC-related marriage penalties will be attributable to couples who currently are ineligible for the EITC because their income is above $30,000. However, estimates of marriage penalties and bonuses are very sensitive to assumptions regarding a couple’s living arrangements and custody agreements if they do not file joint returns. Recent proposals to provide marriage penalty relief through the EITC are well-targeted to lower-income taxpayers but vary in their ability to reduce marriage penalties.

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  • Holtzblatt, Janet & Rebelein, Robert, 2000. "Measuring the Effect of the EITC on Marriage Penalties and Bonuses," National Tax Journal, National Tax Association;National Tax Journal, vol. 53(4), pages 1107-1134, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ntj:journl:v:53:y:2000:i:4:p:1107-34
    DOI: 10.17310/ntj.2000.4S1.04
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