Consider the following married​ couple, who are deciding whether to file jointly or separately. Calculate their taxes in both​ cases, using the tax rates in the given​ table, and compare the results.​ (Taxable incomes are​ given, so deductions have already been​ taken.)
Kerry and Cary each have a taxable income of ​$191 comma 500.
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Part 1
Kerry and Cary owe a total of ​$

enter your response here when filing separately.

To calculate Kerry and Cary's taxes, we'll need the given tax rate table, but since it's not provided here, I'll proceed with the following standard U.S. federal tax brackets for 2023 (assuming that's what you're working with):

### Tax Rates for Single Filers in 2023:
- **10%** on income up to $11,000
- **12%** on income from $11,001 to $44,725
- **22%** on income from $44,726 to $95,375
- **24%** on income from $95,376 to $182,100
- **32%** on income from $182,101 to $231,250
- **35%** on income from $231,251 to $578,125
- **37%** on income over $578,126

### Taxable income for Kerry and Cary (each):
- $191,500 (filing separately)

#### Step 1: Calculate tax for each person filing separately.
For each of them, we apply the tax rates up to $191,500:

1. **10%** on the first $11,000:  
   \[
   11,000 \times 0.10 = 1,100
   \]

2. **12%** on income from $11,001 to $44,725:  
   \[
   (44,725 - 11,000) \times 0.12 = 33,725 \times 0.12 = 4,047
   \]

3. **22%** on income from $44,726 to $95,375:  
   \[
   (95,375 - 44,725) \times 0.22 = 50,650 \times 0.22 = 11,143
   \]

4. **24%** on income from $95,376 to $182,100:  
   \[
   (182,100 - 95,375) \times 0.24 = 86,725 \times 0.24 = 20,814
   \]

5. **32%** on income from $182,101 to $191,500:  
   \[
   (191,500 - 182,100) \times 0.32 = 9,400 \times 0.32 = 3,008
   \]

#### Step 2: Total tax for each person:
\[
1,100 + 4,047 + 11,143 + 20,814 + 3,008 = 40,112
\]

So, each person would owe $40,112 if filing separately.

#### Step 3: Total tax for both Kerry and Cary:
\[
40,112 \times 2 = 80,224
\]

Thus, Kerry and Cary owe a total of **$80,224** when filing separately.

Would you like to explore the joint filing case next?

### Related questions:
1. How does the tax calculation differ when filing jointly?
2. What would happen if their income was slightly different, say one person earning more than the other?
3. How do deductions affect the final tax amount for joint vs. separate filings?
4. Can you explain how tax credits might impact this calculation?
5. Are there specific thresholds where filing jointly becomes more advantageous?

**Tip:** Filing jointly typically offers better tax brackets and savings if both incomes fall in higher brackets.

Consider the following married​ couple, who are deciding whether to file jointly or separately. Calculate their taxes in both​ cases, using the tax rates in the given​ table, and compare the results.​ (Taxable incomes are​ given, so deductions have already been​ taken.) Kerry and Cary each have a taxable income of $191,500.

Calculate the total tax owed by a married couple filing separately with a taxable income of $191,500 each. The solution breaks down the tax calculation using the U.S. federal tax brackets for 2023, applying progressive tax rates to income brackets. Suitable for advanced high school or college students learning tax concepts.

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