What's all of the gay marriage fuss about? Well, when you consider existing federal policy, the same rules don't apply to heterosexual couples as they do to you and I.DOMA, the law that prohibits federal recognition of same-sex couples, doesn't just affect the private wedding cake industry; it applies to all government agencies, including the IRS. The feds don't recognize your same-sex marriage (regardless of state recognition) and therefore you and your partner must file individual tax returns. Yes, even if you filed jointly in your state.
Don't get bogged down in federal and state tax confusion. Here's what you need to know before filing federal and state taxes.
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