In some cases married couples pay more in taxes! The actual effect is to tax the lower earner more highly, which (if the two have separate accounts) puts more

In some cases married couples pay more in taxes! The actual effect is to tax the lower earner more highly, which (if the two have separate accounts) puts more power in the hands of the higher earner (traditionally this was usually the man). I agree that one's marital status should not impact anything relating to government services, including taxes.