Eliminating the Marriage Penalty

Rep. Weller has fought hard to eliminate the marriage tax penalty for 25 million American working couples.  Congressman Weller first learned of the tax inequity -- which occurred when a couple qualified for a greater total refund on their taxes if they filed individually compared to joint filing -- soon after being elected.  Rep. Weller later launched an aggressive campaign calling it immoral for our nation's tax code to punish society's most fundamental institution: marriage.

On May 28, 2003, President Bush signed the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act, H.R 2, into law.  This law included Congressman Weller's provisions eliminating the marriage penalty.  The law saves an average Illinois married couple $1,700 per year on their taxes.  That acts essentially as a $1,700 pay-raise.  That's money that returns to the pockets of Illinoisans, which they in turn can spend at local businesses, strengthening our economy and creating the need for more jobs.

In the 110th Congress, Congressman Weller has spoken strongly against efforts to reinstate the marriage tax penalty.  Reverting to the unfair tax laws of the past puts in jeopardy our economic strength, and the financial well-being of Illinois families.  Read the related documents linked below to find out more.

Related Documents:

Press Release - Weller opposes another attempt to bring back marriage penalty 3.14.2008

Press Release - Weller reaction to to President Bush's State of the Union address 1.29.2008

Press Release - Weller: Another day, another Democratic tax hike revealed 11.9.2007

Press Release - Weller: Democratic record on taxes all tricks, no treats 10.31.2007

Press Release - Weller: New bill, same historic tax increase 5.17.2007


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Democratic Tax Hikes Passed as of 10-31-07

Joliet Chamber Speech, 9-21

District Map

Budget remarks

Marriage Penalty Tax Relief

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