Dual-Income Alert: How a New IRS Rule Quietly Affects Couples Without Kids
Learn how a new IRS rule could increase taxes for dual-income couples without kids and what you can do to minimize the impact.
For many dual-income couples without children, managing taxes has long been a balancing act of deductions, income brackets, and financial planning.
But with the introduction of a new IRS rule, that balance is shifting in ways many households haven’t yet noticed.
The changes may seem small at first glance, but they can significantly alter withholding rates, deductions, and the overall tax burden for high-earning pairs.
While families with dependents often see offsetting credits, couples without kids could end up paying more unless they adjust their financial strategies early.
Understanding how this new IRS rule works — and how to adapt — is essential to protect every hard-earned dollar.
The new IRS rule has subtly reintroduced a version of what tax experts call the “marriage penalty”.
Author's summary: New IRS rule affects dual-income couples without kids.
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