The Secret Service is warning banks about a hacking scheme called jackpotting that lets someone steal money from ATMs. It's the first time this type of scheme has made its way to the United States. To execute the cyberattack, a thief needs physical access to an ATM and will use malware, physical hacking tools, or both, to take control of the machine and force it to dispense cash quickly.
There's one caveat, though: You must file a joint tax return to do this. Legal Benefits of Marriage Legal Decision-Making Benefits. If you're married, you can have the status as next-of-kin for hospital visits, which grants you the ability to make medical decisions in the event your spouse becomes sick or disabled.
If you are married filing jointly, you end up in the highest tax bracket when your combined income reaches at least $457,600. Thatâs a difference of $50,850. If you and your partner e ach earn $300,000 a year, filing individually would put you each in the 33 percent bracket.