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Post by haapai on Aug 29, 2013 15:44:45 GMT -5
This makes the IRS my favorite government agency, at least for 15 minutes.
The SSA has gotta roll soon. The logistics of keeping track of who lived where when and when marriage was and was not recognized boggle the mind.
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Post by haapai on Aug 29, 2013 15:54:46 GMT -5
The Forbes article on the same subject makes it clear that this also applies to health insurance.
A whole lot of HR drones just breathed a huge sigh of relief.
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Post by chiver78 on Aug 29, 2013 18:49:41 GMT -5
I've seen links to slate and USA Today that say couples can go back as far as 2010 to amend federal returns as necessary. link |
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 29, 2013 18:53:14 GMT -5
Yes! This is really wonderful news for so many people who have been disenfranchised, second-class citizens for far too long!  |
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 29, 2013 19:34:01 GMT -5
Well, they kind of had to, didn't they? It's not like it was their choice
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Post by chiver78 on Aug 29, 2013 20:15:25 GMT -5
Well, they kind of had to, didn't they? It's not like it was their choice I'm reading this with a lot of snark. should I be? |
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Post by vonna on Aug 29, 2013 20:25:45 GMT -5
I am a volunteer tax preparer, and I have already had two clients contact me. I will be s o happy to help them prepare amendments to their past returns.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 29, 2013 21:00:50 GMT -5
Well, they kind of had to, didn't they? It's not like it was their choice I'm reading this with a lot of snark. should I be? Yep. I wouldn't be giving IRS too much credit there, all I am saying. ETA: I am not a huge IRS fan, so don't see them as a big hero, I guess |
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Post by haapai on Aug 29, 2013 21:04:03 GMT -5
Well, they kind of had to, didn't they? It's not like it was their choice I read snark into this too. Windsor was written in such a way as to seem as limited as possible. The IRS could have been obtuse and d-headed about this if they'd wanted to. Instead, they announced their decision well in advance of the typical health insurance enrollment periods. This is a blessing for folks who work for employers who would stumble (obtusely and d-headedly) over the question of whether belated IRS recognition was a qualifying event. |
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Post by chiver78 on Aug 29, 2013 21:14:53 GMT -5
I'm reading this with a lot of snark. should I be? Yep. I wouldn't be giving IRS too much credit there, all I am saying. ETA: I am not a huge IRS fan, so don't see them as a big hero, I guess different flavor of snark than what I was reading, my apologies to you. my FB news feed has been full of stuff about this since the news broke, both the LGBT crowd and the Bible-thumpers. totally wasn't seeing an anti-IRS angle! sent from my electronic distraction  |
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 29, 2013 22:09:38 GMT -5
My guess is IRS is doing a pre-emptive thing, kind of reminding people, in case people want to amend their previous returns. It will create shit load of work for them.
I asked my friend if she is going to refile with her bimbo gf/now wife - she doesn't think it will be worth it, but others might decide to do it. Can you imagine the influx of those returns going in?
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Aug 29, 2013 22:10:38 GMT -5
Oh and I am starting a class next week in my tax program - tax planning for non-traditional families - I am sooo excited to see what professor will be talking about
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Post by EVT1 on Aug 29, 2013 22:25:58 GMT -5
Great decision- I can't wait to hear what possible objections will surface. This just added some needed security to a lot of people that deserve it. That's freedom- you can marry who you love and live in any state- whether that state agrees with it or not- and at least for now your assets and estate planning wishes are safe. The rest of the federal agencies need to get on board- especially as said, SSA.
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 29, 2013 23:06:38 GMT -5
this is going to put even MORE pressure on the states......
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Post by EVT1 on Aug 29, 2013 23:11:40 GMT -5
I am still waiting for one good reason to deny benefits other than it goes against the grain of a particular religious belief.
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Post by EVT1 on Aug 29, 2013 23:42:05 GMT -5
Yes- just saw that!
And why not? Anyone? Bueller?
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 29, 2013 23:57:38 GMT -5
the speed with which this is happening is astounding.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 30, 2013 0:06:28 GMT -5
It really is amazing, isn't it, dj? This is freaking flying!
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Aug 30, 2013 1:05:13 GMT -5
I've been getting a lot of news feeds (posts) on my FB page as well. 
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 30, 2013 1:09:22 GMT -5
I was heading for bed (storming like crazy outside) and thought I heard mother up, so I went to check on her. Had to tell her all about it! If she could have danced for joy, she would have!  |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 30, 2013 6:14:09 GMT -5
Why not? They ruled Scientology was a church.
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Post by Otto the Orange on Aug 30, 2013 6:29:55 GMT -5
I am still waiting for one good reason to deny benefits other than it goes against the grain of a particular religious belief. Why does everything have to be antagonistic with you? Why do you go looking for trouble before (if it even) comes? |
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Post by workpublic on Aug 30, 2013 8:24:28 GMT -5
where i come from we call folks like that miserable pricks.   |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 30, 2013 12:56:57 GMT -5
 Use the ignore feature. Works wonders until people quote him.
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 30, 2013 13:42:29 GMT -5
um.....ok?
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