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Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Gay Marriage

2 September 2009

Gideon Alper, who publishes the Gay Couples Law Blog, which discusses new developments in same-sex family law and estate planning, writes:
The IRS should recognize gay marriages not just as a matter of equality, but also to encourage socially beneficial behavior in gay relationships.
Fred Silberberg, a Los Angeles attorney that has practiced family law for over [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Same Sex Couples and the Homebuyer’s Credit

4 August 2009

I’ve received a number of “ask the taxgirl” questions related to the first time homebuyer’s credit. I’m hoping to wade through a number of those questions this week in consideration of the IRS’ new emphasis on preventing related fraud.
Enjoy!
Taxpayer asks:
Dear Tax Girl,
I’ve reviewed the information published by the IRS related to the [...]

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Court Rules on DOMA Challenge By Not Addressing DOMA

15 July 2009

Last year, while Californians were in the midst of a heated debate on the merits of Prop 8, Charles Merrill took activism into his own hands: he filed papers in Tax Court challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). On July 13, the Tax Court ruled that Merrill was not entitled to relief. [...]

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