MaAssignment 1 Title: Marriage and Taxes Introduction: Bill and Mary plan to marry in December of 2012. Bill’s salary is $32‚000 and he owns a residence. His itemized deductions total $12‚000. Mary’s salary is $39‚000. Her itemized deductions total only $1‚600 as she does not own a residence. Assume that 2013 tax rates‚ exemptions‚ and standard deductions are the same as 2012. Task(s): Answer the following questions: a. What will their tax be if they marry before year-end and file a joint
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same-sex marriage? Katha Pollitt on her essay called “What’s Wrong with Gay Marriage”? (Page 570)‚ she is arguming against same-sex marriage. This subject is very controversial in all aspects. Some of the reasons are: Political‚ Judicial‚ Economical‚ Conservatives people‚ History and Religions. Pollitt on her argument gives different points of view of why people object to same-sex marriage. One of the reasons is Religious. She mentions in her essay that “the objections to gay marriage are based
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Marriage Contract: Fact Sheet By: Dwaine Nichol and Andrew Cortellessa Marriage Contract When entering into a marriage‚ the bride and groom may wish to sign an agreement detailing how assets will be divided if the marriage breaks down. Marriage contracts‚ often referred to as pre-nuptial agreements‚ can be drafted and signed before the marriage or during the course of a marriage. Depending on the jurisdiction‚ formal requirements may need to be met (i.e. agreement in writing‚ signatures‚ witnesses)
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mate for marriage. Each person is free to decide how the mate selection will take place. Some people would rather conduct this selection by themselves‚ without any help‚ while others prefer to get help from an outside source‚ like their parents or a matchmaker. In this essay‚ I will make a distinction between the traditional arranged marriage and the modern definition of an arranged marriage at 3 points: first‚ matchmaker; second‚ arranged mate’s attitude; third‚ the life after marriage. First
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Same-sex Marriage In the articles “It Takes a Family” and “What is Marriage”‚ Rick Santorum and Evan Wolfson both approach their ideal ways of how marriage should appear in the view of society in the United States. Although Wolfson has various arguments where one’s opinion may contradict his beliefs on the issues he is delivering‚ he informs his readers on the roles men and women should have when dealing with the responsibility of their relationship. Wolfson has valuable points; however‚ he argues
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Forced Marriages You’ve arrived at the airport with your parents‚ you plane is ready to depart but you have no idea what is going on. You have now arrived in Pakistan and have been whisked off to your village to take part in your own wedding ceremony with a 45 year old man you have never met before. This is the start of a brand new life as an unwillingly married 15 year old girl. Although this practice may seem like an old fashioned tradition‚ forced marriages are still going on within European
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Institution Instructor course GAY MARRIAGE SHOULD BE LEGALIZED Gay marriages have been a subject of discussion all over the world‚ the issue being whether these marriages should be legalized or not. A gay marriage is one that involves a commitment between two people of the same sex. It is mostly referred to as domestic partnership. To come to a conclusion whether gay marriages should be legalized or not‚ it’s only fair to look at the pros and cons. Gay marriages should be legalized because every
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Money is a vital component for a sustainable and harmony life. Knowing the main function of money in marriage is important for a successful marriage. According to (Loh‚2012) a research by Smart Money magazine‚ cited by shows that 70% of spouses surveyed discuss about money no less than one weekly while 36% of men and 40% of women confess that they lied to their couple about their spending. Many couples do not aware about the importance of money. The ability to pay household and utility bills‚ the
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8/19/13 Helium - Where Knowledge Rules Why do marriages fail by Ann E. Smith Marriage is not easy‚ by all accounts. The reality is that even happy marriages require work. As marriage is all about compromise‚ trust and respect‚ it is easy to see why it can be challenging. Marriage can also be fulfilling. There is nothing quite like a true partner in life. But with that being the case‚ why is the divorce rate so high all over the world? Why do marriages fail? Below are some of the main reasons. Oftentimes
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Gay Marriage Siena Heights University Ibrahim Elkadri LAS 300 Professor Angela Pinkett Gay marriage Making gay marriage legal or illegal continues to be the hot topic that most people talk about. It is currently one of the most divisive political issues in our nation. We all have strong opinions regarding this issue and I personally have not found anyone that doesn’t. The history of gay marriage is rich. Evidence exists that same-sex marriages were tolerated in parts of Mesopotamia
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