Same-sex married couples are not treated as such for federal purposes and cannot file a joint tax return because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). However, the IRS has held that, in community property states, their income must be reported in accordance with state law. In other words, one-half of the income goes on each income tax return.
Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M.
Associate Director of Education
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Steve Hartnett
Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
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