In $2023,$ Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $$159,500.$ If they were to file separate tax returns, Jasmine

would have reported taxable income of $$149,500$ and Thomas would have reported taxable income of $$10,000.$ Use Tax Rate

Schedule for reference.

What is the couple's marriage penalty or benefit?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.

Marriage benefit: PLZ GIVE FINAL ANSWER. THE ANSWER IS NOT $-1500$ OR $1500$