5 Ways Getting Married Affects Your Tax Bill

In all the hubbub around getting married you might not have thought about how the change in your marital status would affect your tax bill. Once you’ve written your thank-you notes and returned from your honeymoon, you can turn your mind to practical considerations like taxes. The good news is that you've earned some new tax privileges. The bad news is that you might owe more at tax time. Here are five ways getting married affects your tax bill.