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		novok on Dec 27, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: My Path to Financial Independence as a Software En... https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marriage-penalty.asp

vecinu on Dec 27, 2021 [–]

Right, as your link details, I experienced a marriage bonus due to my partner earning a lot less than I did. So I suppose I was in the happy/lucky camp but I didn't realize it's a penalty for 2 high earners.

TIL, thanks.

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