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In 2022, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, had taxable income of $300,000. If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $125,000 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $175,000. Use Tax Rate Sehedule for reference. What is the couple's marriage penalty or benefit? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Schedule Y-1-Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \hline If taxable income is over: & But not over: & The tax is: \\ \hline$20 & $20,550 & 10% of taxable income \\ \hline$20,550 & $83,550 & $2,055 plus 12% of the excess over $20,550 \\ \hline$83,550 & $178,150 & $9,615 plus 22% of the excess over $83,550 \\ \hline$178,150 & $340,100 & $30,427 plus 24% of the excess over $178,150 \\ \hline$340,100 & $431,900 & $69,295 plus 32% of the excess over $340,100 \\ \hline$431,900 & $647,850 & $98,671 plus 35% of the excess over $431,900 \\ \hline$647,850 & & $174,253.50 plus 37% of the excess over $647,850 \\ \hline \end{tabular} Schedule Z-Head of Household \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \hline If taxable income is over: & But not over: & The tax is: \\ \hline$214,650 & 10% of taxable income \\ \hline$14,650 & $55,900 & $1,465 plus 12% of the excess over $14,650 \\ \hline$55,900 & $89,050 & $6,415 plus 22% of the excess over $55,900 \\ \hline$89,050 & $170,050 & $13,708 plus 24% of the excess over $89,050 \\ \hline$170,050 & $215,950 & $33,148 plus 32% of the excess over $170,050 \\ \hline$215,95Q & $539,900 & $47,836 plus 35% of the excess over $215,950 \\ \hline$539,900 & & $161,218.50 plus 37% of the excess over $539,900 \\ \hline \end{tabular} Schedule Y-2-Married Filing Separately

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