Kenneth M. O’Brien
Now that Massachusetts has sanctioned same sex marriage a disparity exists between the ways that gay couples are treated by the Federal tax system.
As a result of the 1996 Federal Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Federal government cannot recognize the legality of the marriage of same sex couples, even if it is legal in the state in question.
Thus, the Federal Government taxes the health benefits of gay couples but not those of straight couples.
Thus, the Federal Government taxes the health benefits of gay couples but not those of straight couples.
