House approves PRIDE Act to give gay couples refund on back taxes
The U.S. House approved — with zero opposition — legislation that would allow same-sex couples to obtain an estimated $67
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Civil unions in New Jersey will not automatically convert to married status
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in New Jersey, tax and estate plans must be reviewed and updated in order
Read moreTime Warner pays lesbian and gay couple’s tax on benefits
International media corporation Time Warner will begin absorbing the extra tax gay workers in domestic partnerships, civil unions or marriages
Read moreSame-sex parents take advantage of adoption tax credit
Since the federal government does not recognize same-sex marriage, these couples are viewed as strangers in many parts of their
Read moreIllinois to let 3,700 civil-union couples file tax returns
Gov. Pat Quinn (pic) signed the state’s civil union law in January ’11. That bill included the right to decide
Read moreFacebook to reimburse gay workers for benefit tax
Facebook has joined a group of forward thinking companies supporting families of their gay workforce. Domestic partners won’t have to
Read moreGerman court rules gay couples entitled to equal treatment on inheritance tax
Germany’s highest court has ruled that gay couples in civil partnerships are entitled to the same inheritance tax rules as
Read moreFinancial planning for gay and lesbian families
The Sacramento Bee explores financial planning for gay couples who live in California [and elsewhere]. Financial experts say couples should
Read more”Everyday Law for Gays and Lesbians and Those Who Care About Them”. A book about our legal concerns.
In his new book, University of Pittsburgh associate professor of law Anthony C. Infanti explains the law’s impact on lesbian
Read moreAdoption costs: Don’t forget the insurance!
Planning for adoption is, of course, a huge project. Paperwork, interviews, and legal counsel are part of the process. Anticipating
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