Another benefit that can easily be 6 to $8,000 is the earned income tax credit. If she decides to work a little, she also may be eligible for free daycare. So you add up these benefits and It's not unusual to find hypotheticals in which someone can be penalized by 25 or $30,000 tax free income if you decide not to be married. And conversely, you can lose 25 or $30,000 if you decide to be married. This is a problem that has been pointed out since Senator Monaghan in the late 60s. (19:20–19:34)
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