In 2018, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, had taxable income of $301,500.If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $125,500 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $176,000.

In 2018, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, had taxable income of $301,500. If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $125,500 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $176,000. Use Tax Rate Schedule for reference. What is the couple's marriage penalty or benefit? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) Marriage benefit2018 Tax Rate Schedules Individuals Schedule X-Single If taxable income is over: But not over: The tax is: $ 0 $ 9,525 10% of taxable income $ 9,525 $ 38,700 $952.50 plus 12% of the excess over $9,525 $ 38,700 $ 82,500 $4,453.50 plus 22% of the excess over $38,700 $ 82,500 $157,500 $14,089.50 plus 24% of the excess over $82,500 $157,500 $200,000 $32,089.50 plus 32% of the excess over $157,500 $200,000 $500,000 $45,689.50 plus 35% of the excess over $200,000 $500,000 $150,689.50 plus 37% of the excess over $500,000 Schedule Y-1-Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) If taxable income is over: But not over: The tax is: $ 0 $ 19,050 10% of taxable income $ 19,050 $ 77,400 $1,905 plus 12% of the excess over $19,050 $ 77,400 $165,000 $8,907 plus 22% of the excess over $77,400 $165,000 $315,000 $28,179 plus 24% of the excess over $165,000 $315,000 $400,000 $64,179 plus 32% of the excess over $315,000 $400,000 $600,000 $91,379 plus 35% of the excess over $400,000 $600,000 $161,379 plus 37% of the excess over $600,000