OECD finds marriage penalty in many tax systems
Paris report notes most of 17 OECD countries tax married couples at higher rates than cohabiting partners. Britain Austria Finland reward virtue by lower taxes for married couples only in a few states. US policy shifts aim to ease penalties with higher standard deductions, but gaps persist across nations.
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House Budget Accord Sets 160.9 Billion Target
The House approved a 160.9 billion dollars budget target amid defense spending disputes, outlining a deficit of 41.6 billion for the year starting Oct. 1. The plan, nonbinding, requires fall ceilings by Congress and aligns closely with Carter proposals while ignoring energy measures due to opposition.
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