I'm sure it doesn't need much explanation, but I'll try:
they make the same amount of money. let's say for the sake of this conversation 100k/yr each. both work for big state institute so taxes are done just right, marked as married, immigrant even tells company to deduct $100/mo extra.
one party owns nothing since they're an immigrant. the other party pays property tax, mortgage with interest of course, etc.
as single, one who owns nothing, would file standardized where as one who owns property, would file itemized no brainer.
now when they're married, the "best" option is to file jointly & itemized. however, it is still about 3-3500 less payback from irs than if the property owner would be single. so the immigrant pays spouse the gap. every year. for the rest of their life.
my question is if how to make this more just? because as it is now, it is absolutely unjust.
should they own property 50:50?
