Being married means you get to share a tax return, claim a larger standard deduction and in many cases pay less overall than you would filing on your own. At the same time, it also means that certain credits and deductions may no longer apply to you, especially those designed for single filers or specific groups like single parents and independent students. If you’re married (or plan to tie the knot soon), make sure you’re aware of these tax moves that typically don’t apply to married couples. Check Out: ...

Tax Bill Overview - The House is expected to vote on President Trump's tax bill, likely resembling the Senate version [1][2] - Democrats argue the bill disproportionately benefits higher-income households [6] Income Group Impact - The bottom 20% could see a decrease in after-tax income of approximately $560 per year, equivalent to a 23% decline [3] - The middle 20% might experience a slight increase of about $760 annually, representing a 15% rise in after-tax income [3] - The top 20% could receive a tax cut of around $6000, approximately a 23% increase [4] - The top 1% may see a tax cut of about 21%, with benefits potentially declining at the very top due to income thresholds [4] Key Provisions & Costs - Extending the standard deduction is estimated to cost $14 trillion [5] - The child tax credit is valued at $800 billion [5] - Limiting taxes on tips and overtime amounts to over $120 billion [5] - Extending lower marginal tax rates is the most expensive component, exceeding $1 trillion [5] Beneficiaries - Approximately 80% of the benefits from the Senate bill are projected to go to the top 10% of earners [2][6] - The top 10% contribute 70% of the taxes [6] - The working and middle classes are expected to benefit from provisions like the standard deduction and child tax credit [7] Business Impact - Immediate expensing of R&D and capital investment is considered the most economically significant aspect for businesses [7]