Braun wants Indiana tax law, state policies to encourage marriage

Indiana Gov. Braun seeks to nix tax policies that disincentivize marriage

The governor of Indiana has signed an executive order designed to ensure that the state's tax policies do not disincentivize residents from getting married. #Indiana #Marriage #MikeBraun

Indiana's Republican governor: 'Marriage is the fundamental cornerstone of strong families'

Conservative Gov. Mike Braun announced an executive order directing the state to eliminate marriage penalties within the state tax system.

Gov. Mike Braun seeks to identify 'marriage penalties' in state tax, benefit policies

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Indiana Gov. Braun seeks to root out marriage penalties - Washington Examiner

It’s not always a popular thing to say, but marriage is a good thing that we need more of. Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) is commemorating Tax Day with an executive order that aims to promote marriage in Indiana by getting the government out of the way. Defending marriage these days means making some enemies. When economist Melissa Kearney published a book arguing that all economic data demonstrate that marriage is good for children, she was attacked co…

Braun wants Indiana tax law, state policies to encourage marriage

"This executive order will make sure Indiana’s policies are providing an incentive for Hoosiers to build strong families, rather than getting in the way," Gov. Braun said.

Indiana Gov. Braun signs order aimed at eliminating tax penalties on marriage

INDIANAPOLIS -- The latest executive order from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun aims to eliminate government-imposed tax penalties on marriage within the state. According to a news release from Braun's office, this order said that the state's tax system "disadvantages married couples in many ways" including through exemption caps that remain the same for those who file as a single adult and those who file as a married couple. Ultimately, Braun said that…