That's idiotic, because it means he can't claim those kids as dependents and is paying far more in taxes every year than they would filing jointly. I could see people doing that for the medicaid, I guess, which is why we need to eliminate income bars for that program and just universalize it, then allow people to buy private health insurance to supplement.

[–] bluegiraffe@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, he pays more in taxes than he would if they jointly filed. But the money his wife gets back + 700-1000/mo in EBT more than makes up for it. That's basically an extra 20 grand not taxed per year.

[–] Cleverdawny@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Since when do people get $700 plus in EBT

[–] bluegiraffe@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

Idk how all states do it but in my state if you're "single" with children you can draw anywhere from 600-1200 depending on what you make.