1. Married gay couples are taxed by the federal government on the portion of employer-provided health insurance because that portion is treated as income. For example, I am on Jen's health insurance. Her employer pays extra for the family plan. The difference between what they pay towards the "family plan" and what they paid for her as an individual, is treated as income and she's taxed. This doesn't happen with straight married couples.
2. Married gay couples file their state income tax return jointly but file their federal tax return as singles. This may mean significant additional taxes.
3. Gay couples face higher estate taxes. If one half of a married gay or lesbian couple dies, the surviving partner will have to pay taxes on the estate. Straight couples are exempt from this tax.
All of these tax implications amount to discrimination which is a significant reason that DOMA needs to be repealed.
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