This legislation is particulary important to middle-class families who are especially hard hit by the marriage penalty. Allowing working couples to keep more of their hard-earned money will help American families make their dreams come true. The money can be used to purchase a family computer, save for education expenses, make home improvements, or pay outstanding bills. The marriage tax penalty is just one more example of how flawed our tax code is. The Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Act would correct this inequity, providing fairness and balance to all Americans.
Marriage is one of the most sacred institutions of our society.
It makes absolutely no sense for the government to discriminate against married couples in a way that undermines this institution. I believe it's time to remove the marriage penalty from our current tax system and restore equity for millions of Americans. You can be sure that I will do all I can to ensure that the Senate approves this important legislation as soon as possible. You can reach me in my Washington office at 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.