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Recognition of Same-sex Marriage for Federal Tax Purposes
Following up on the Supreme Court’s decision, the IRS announced that it will treat same-sex spouses legally married in a jurisdiction that permits same-sex marriage as married for federal tax purposes, even if they now live in a jurisdiction that … Continue reading
Filing Status Update for Legally-Married Same-Sex Couples
On August 29, 2013, the IRS issued a Revenue Ruling 2013-17, which permits same-sex couples who enter into marriages, in jurisdictions that recognize such marriages, to be treated as married for federal tax purposes. Legally-married same-sex couples generally must file … Continue reading