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The Influence of Tax Law Changes on the Timing of Marriages: A Two-Country Analysis

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  • Gelardi, Alexander M.G.
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Analyzes the change in taxpayer behavior following amendments of the marital deductions in Canada and England and Wales. Indicates a relationship between the change in the law the relative number of marriages that were performed near the tax year end.

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  • Gelardi, Alexander M.G., 1996. "The Influence of Tax Law Changes on the Timing of Marriages: A Two-Country Analysis," National Tax Journal, National Tax Association;National Tax Journal, vol. 49(1), pages 17-30, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ntj:journl:v:49:y:1996:i:1:p:17-30
    DOI: 10.1086/NTJ41789183
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