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gay marriage

marriage equality

Refund Equality Act Aims to Recover Same-Sex Couples’ Tax Benefits Denied by DOMA

This legislation would ensure that legally-married same-sex couples – who, until the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 Windsor decision, were barred from filing federal taxes jointly – are permitted to file…

Priya —

Sep 13, 2017

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politics + activism

PHOTOESSAY: The April 15 Tax March

Thousands of people across the nation showed up to say that we, the people, want to see Donald’s tax returns.

Molly —

Apr 17, 2017

economics

notes from a queer engineer

money + work

3 Good Reasons Why Taxes Are a Queer Women’s Issue

Trump’s tax plan is historically regressive, setting up huge tax breaks that help wealthy men keep their wealth while queer women get nothing.

Laura Mandanas —

Apr 5, 2017

Daily Fix

taxes

politics + activism

IRS Decides Married Gays Can Finally File As Married: Let’s Talk Taxes!

Hey, Ladies Married To Ladies, the IRS now recognizes your marriage! Let’s talk about what this means (and how to do your taxes from here on out)!

Jamie —

Aug 31, 2013

international news

marriage equality

politics + activism

We Sorta Won a Thing: Taxation and the Long Fight for Marriage Equality in Germany

A recent ruling could finally pave the way for a more thorough redefinition of marriage and family in Germany and it’s on everyone’s favorite topic: taxation.

Maria —

Jun 11, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Don’t Mess With a Lesbian Mom in Distress

The Mayor of Troy is brilliantly called out for her homophobia and the IRS is making life harder for some lesbian couples. Also some lesbian mom stuff is happening in…

Lizz —

Dec 14, 2011

Daily Fix

taxes

politics + activism

Taxes Officially Most Discriminatory, Least Romantic Part Of NY Gay Marriage

Equality’s inevitable but so are death and taxes.

Laura —

Aug 6, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

IRS Finally Apologizes To Gay People For Making Taxes Extra Terrible For Them

Filing tax returns as a gay couple is awful, but surprisingly, this year the IRS actually seems sorry about it.

Rachel —

Jun 14, 2011