Marriage, Divorce And Federal Taxes

December, 1978

Taxes are probably the last thing on your mind when you are on the threshold of marriage. But it might pay you to take them into account when you choose between a December and a January wedding. Your decision can cost or save you quite a few tax dollars, because the Internal Revenue Service considers you a married person for the entire year even if you should get hitched as late as December 31.The December MarriageA December wedding will turn out to be a costly proposition for many working coupl...