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The same here. Difference is - there is two paying into the system. It's not a hard concept to follow and understand.

Your taxes have nothing to do with it - what you pay into SS does.

I work hard so she doesn’t have to have a job outside the home.

YOU are not unique. I've yet to hear anyone say they don't work hard. Working hard has nothing to do with only one paying into the system.

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Its a joint tax return.

It is our joint income.