Blog: Windsor
Deadline Approaching for Gay Married Retired Military to Enroll In Survivor Benefit Plan
Retired and active military are entitled to designate their surviving spouse to receive the pension upon the veteran’s death. This is called the ‘survivor benefit plan.’ This benefit plan provides up to 55% of the veteran’s pension and helps many widows and widowers avoid financial hardship. As a result of the United States Supreme Court’s…
U.S. Treasury recognizes Same Sex Marriage based on ‘Place of Celebration’
FINALLY – I.R.S. RECOGNIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGES FOR TAX PURPOSES While there have been many positive developments for the LGBT community since the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Windsor on June 26, 2013, I think the most notable is the U.S. Treasury’s press release of August 29, 2013. There is no more uncertainty when it…