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What Are the Tax Benefits of Marriage?

Litchfield, NH Newlyweds Wonder About Their Taxes

Once married, you and your spouse can file taxes jointly, which has a number of tax benefits.  If either one of you makes significantly less income, this can lower your tax bracket and reduce your tax rate.  Combining incomes will bring the partner in the higher tax bracket to a lower level, reducing the couple’s overall tax bill.  There are also more deductions available to married couples filing jointly, including a higher threshold for charitable contributions and residency gain.

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How a Mortgage Can Reduce Your Tax Bill

Milford, NH New Homeowners Seek Advice

The money paid toward your mortgage interest reduces your adjusted gross income.  This brings down your taxable income, in some circumstances even putting you in a lower tax bracket.  To take advantage of this potential savings, you must deduct your mortgage interest from your annual tax bill.           

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