Spouse can offer income tax relief in 2009
by Eric Hooker, reporter

    Last month I filed my taxes at H&R Block.

   The consultant who assisted me asked if I were married.

   Noticing that this question was not an attempt to ask me out, I said no, and asked her why.

   She was able to confirm that my standard deduction would be higher if I were married. My total deduction was, of course, lower than I expected.

   However, after the woman processed my refund, I went home and was eager to find more information regarding tax filing.

   On the computer, I was able to find a website that provided joint-filing information.

   A new tax law reflected tax relief for married couples.

   Although I am single, I was interested, so I kept searching. In bold letters I read: “In 2009 joint deductions will be almost double single joint deductions starting in 2005.”

   Amazed by this discovery, I thought by 2005, I possibly could be married and have more money to spend because of that marriage.
With today’s tax laws, married couples get hit by heavier taxes, so this new law will be beneficial to married couples.

   However, if Congress does not approve the proposal, this tax break will carry over only until 2011.

   I hope our government will approve this tax bill.

   Bush stressed tax relief for married couples during his campaign. As a result, lawmakers agreed to double the standard tax deductions. This new law, especially for students who are married, is beneficial because most people marry.

   The people who are hit the hardest by taxes are those who file jointly and make $50,000 or less.

   As well, people who live in poverty also suffer. Lower income families suffer more from tax penalties because they have less access to tax credits.

   In conclusion, I am glad that Americans were granted a tax relief in 2001.

   The article that I read greatly influenced me, and it gave me more insight into how taxes work.

   Expenses sometimes overwhelm me, but tax relief can be granted to me if I marry within the next few years—the pressure is on.

   This tax bill also should decrease the number of single tax filers, something that should please the IRS.

   Taxes are not such a bad thing. Everyone has to pay them, but the amount for each individual should be determined fairly.

   Now the question remains: Will I find a wife in time?