Despite the adverse effect that the Defense of Marriage Act has on millions of LGBT people, there is one instance in which it helps. That instance is the availability of the Adoption Tax Credit to those who adopt their partner’s children. This of course only applies to those living in states that allow second-parent adoptions;Continue reading “The Adoption Tax Credit – One Good Thing the Defense of Marriage Act did for Registered Domestic Partners”
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It’s Tax Time: What You Need to Know if You are a Registered Domestic Partner in Washington State
In 2010, the IRS made drastic changes to the filing requirements for Registered Domestic Partners (RDPs) in Washington State. Didn’t know about these changes? You are not alone. It was a scramble for many in 2011. Some learned of the changes just before the filing deadline, while others remained unaware until after they had filedContinue reading “It’s Tax Time: What You Need to Know if You are a Registered Domestic Partner in Washington State”