Problem:
Currently in the US, married couples receive a tax break (if filing jointly), and people receive a tax deduction if claiming their children or elderly parents as dependents. How do such tax incentives reflect cultural ideals of family? Do such tax incentives go so far as to encourage people to marry, have/adopt children, and care for aging parents? Why do you think such incentives are provided to each of these groups? Do you think these tax incentives should be abolished, remain for these familial groups, or be expanded to include additional groups? Explain why in five hundred woods.