Source: Niskanen Center
by Joshua McCabe
“Several factors play a critical role in ensuring family economic security. Competitive labor markets create opportunities for families to increase their earning power, while income supplements provide a safety net during times of economic or personal hardship. Evidence also highlights the importance of family structure, showing that children tend to thrive when living in stable, two parent households. However, many parents still face marriage penalties in the tax code, which can work against maintaining this stability.” (11/12/24)
https://www.niskanencenter.org/is-your-state-tax-code-penalizing-marriage