Bill > HR320

This bill, called the "Make Marriage Great Again Act of 2025", aims to eliminate the marriage penalty in income tax rate brackets by modifying the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the bill proposes changes that would effectively double the dollar amounts in tax brackets for married couples, ensuring that married couples are not financially disadvantaged compared to single individuals when filing taxes. Currently, some married couples can face a "marriage penalty" where their combined income puts them in a higher tax bracket than if they had filed separately. The bill would address this by allowing married couples to use tax brackets that are twice the size of those for single filers, which would reduce their overall tax burden. The proposed changes would apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, meaning married couples would see the benefits of this tax adjustment starting in the 2025 tax year. By making these modifications, the bill seeks to create a more equitable tax system that does not financially penalize marriage.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/320/all-info