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marriage benefit

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marriage benefit

The concept that married persons enjoy a de facto tax benefit not given to other couples because the married filing jointly tax rates are lower than the ones for single persons.



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In its latest filing in an ongoing federal challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Obama administration argues there is “no fundamental right” to gay marriage benefits, the AP reported.
Department of Justice lawyers argued that the act -- known informally as DOMA -- is constitutional and contended that awarding federal marriage benefits to gays would infringe on the rights of taxpayers in the 30 states that specifically prohibit same-sex marriages.
Maximize marriage benefits to avoid estate taxes, See an attorney to mare sure assets are properly titled to ensure you receive any possible federal or state marriage credits or exemptions for estate taxes.
 
 
 
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