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Scenario

How marriage penalties in tax code contradict social values

I got married last year and suddenly we owe way more in taxes than we did as single people, which feels like the government is punishing us for committing to each other.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When institutional structures penalize behaviors they claim to support, it creates confusion about societal priorities and personal choices.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Taxes — philosophy and navigation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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