The ‘singles tax’ means you often pay more for going it alone. Here’s how it works
- Written by Alicia Bubb, Research & Teaching Sessional Academic, RMIT University
lightman_pic/ShutterstockHeard of the “singles tax”? Going it alone can also come with a hidden financial burden you may not be aware of.
Obviously, this isn’t an official levy paid to anyone in particular. It simply refers to the higher costs single people face compared to couples or families.
Single-person households have been on...
