Marriage Tax Calculator
Calculate how getting married will affect your taxes. Compare filing jointly vs separately to see potential tax savings or penalties after marriage.
Marriage Tax Results
| Scenario | Total Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Single (Before Marriage) | $0.00 | - |
| Single (Before Marriage) | $0.00 | - |
| Married Filing Jointly | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Married Filing Separately | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Analysis
Enter your financial information and click Calculate to see how marriage will affect your taxes.
About Marriage Tax Calculator
The Marriage Tax Calculator helps you understand how getting married will affect your tax situation. It compares your current tax liability as single filers with what you would owe if you filed jointly or separately as a married couple.
How Marriage Affects Your Taxes
Getting married can result in either a "marriage bonus" (paying less tax together than you did as singles) or a "marriage penalty" (paying more tax together). This depends on several factors:
- The difference between your incomes (similar incomes often result in a penalty)
- Whether you have dependents
- The types of deductions and credits you qualify for
- Your filing status before marriage (single or head of household)
Understanding the Results
The calculator shows four scenarios:
- Single (Before Marriage): What each spouse would pay if they remained single
- Married Filing Jointly: Combined tax liability when filing one return together
- Married Filing Separately: Combined tax liability when filing two separate returns
The difference columns show how much more or less you would pay compared to your combined single filer tax amounts.
Tax Law Considerations
This calculator uses current tax brackets, standard deductions, and tax rules. Major tax law changes could affect the results. The calculator includes:
- Standard deduction amounts for single and married filers
- Progressive tax brackets for different filing statuses
- Common deductions like mortgage interest and charitable contributions
- Tax credits for education expenses and child care