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IRS Is Entangled In Gay Marriage Debate

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Dan82, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. Dan82

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    http://www.npr.org/2011/04/12/135338638/irs-entangled-in-gay-marriage-debate

     
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    But if they are legally maried, isn't the IRS requried to recognize it?
     
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    Because this is a federal-level agency, I think they can only recognize man-woman marriages legally because of DOMA.

    So, if you needed any stronger case for its repeal, here you go.