Hey! Anyone want to skew a poll with me?

[jenn&nelsonrego]

This is a link to my local newspaper... (Don't hold it against me)...

http://www.heraldnews.com/

There is a poll about halfway down the page about allowing same-sex couples to file joint tax returns. It only let me vote once, wanna help?

 

[ChrizJen]

Done!

 

[npmommie]

I voted

of course anyone who is married should be able to file joint tax return,

 

[Uncle Remus]

I voted, but please, educate me, you both live in MA and are not allowed to file joint state income tax?

Ooops, sorry, I sometimes assume everyone is gay.

But gay couples aren't allowed to file jointly in MA, how strange.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

I voted, but please, educate me, you both live in MA and are not allowed to file joint state income tax?

I am straight and married, so I get to file any way I would like (well, except for single). I am not sure how it works in here in MA, I would assume that same sex couples who are married here would be able to file their taxes jointly, but do not know for sure.

I just saw the poll and decided it needed some help...

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Done

I feel like a Bush Republican by skewing a vote

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I voted, but it is only showing 113 votes counted thus far (60% yes, 40% no). Where are all the DISers? Hello? Votes needed people!

 

[Uncle Remus]

I am straight and married, so I get to file any way I would like (well, except for single). I am not sure how it works in here in MA, I would assume that same sex couples who are married here would be able to file their taxes jointly, but do not know for sure.

I just saw the poll and decided it needed some help...

I'm sorry, I'm just having the 2nd cup of coffee.
It takes me a while to get to full speed.

That's crazy if MA couples, all of 'em, whatever flavor, can't file jointly.

Thanks for postin' the poll so we can all help.

 

[Uncle Remus]

I voted, but it is only showing 113 votes counted thus far (60% yes, 40% no). Where are all the DISers? Hello? Votes needed people!

Well, we don't need all DISers, ever been to the CB?

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Well, we don't need all DISers, ever been to the CB?

Actually yes. I tend to get in trouble over there when I post on the political threads. You're right, we want to stack the deck in our favor, not rile up the opposing team.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Done

I feel like a Bush Republican by skewing a vote

ewwwww....

You're right, we want to stack the deck in our favor, not rile up the opposing team.

That is why I came directly to all of you!

 

[npmommie]

I was also wondering the same thing as Uncle Remus.
I would assume since same sex marriage is legal here that same sex couples can file their Massachusetts state income tax jointly.

but what about federal income tax? hmmmm interesting

and what about the W4 can they put married as the status on federal tax to get the lower withholding?

 

[wallyb]

Done.

I'm pretty sure Paul and I could file joint state income tax-
We don't because of I'm self-employed and my taxes are a lot more complicated than Paul's.

 

[NikkiPants]

Done!

 

[Uncle Remus]

I was also wondering the same thing as Uncle Remus.
I would assume since same sex marriage is legal here that same sex couples can file their Massachusetts state income tax jointly.

but what about federal income tax? hmmmm interesting

and what about the W4 can they put married as the status on federal tax to get the lower withholding?

No, gay married couples can't file federal income tax jointly as married, hopefully
Congress and the Prez will address that issue sometime during this administration.

 

[wallyb]

No, gay married couples can't file federal income tax jointly as married, hopefully
Congress and the Prez will address that issue sometime during this administration.

interestingly enough-
Married gays in Mass. sue US for federal benefits
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSD8t7IgW23a2BIy7TJ9fL_0AajAD96MBJEO4

 

[Uncle Remus]

interestingly enough-
Married gays in Mass. sue US for federal benefits
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSD8t7IgW23a2BIy7TJ9fL_0AajAD96MBJEO4

Mary Bonauto, GLAD's Civil Rights Project director, said the lawsuit is the first major challenge to the section of the law that denies same-sex couples access to more than 1,000 federal programs and legal protections in which marriage is a factor.

All the plaintiffs are from Massachusetts and have marriages that are recognized by the state. They include a U.S. Postal Service employee who wasn't allowed to add her spouse to her health insurance plan; a Social Security Administration retiree who was denied health insurance for his spouse; three widowers who were denied death benefits for funeral expenses; and a man who has been denied a passport bearing his married name.

"This law is an absolute intrusion into an area that states have governed for centuries — marriage," Bonauto said.

Looks like a good SCOTUS case brewin', doesn't it?

 

[wallyb]

Looks like a good SCOTUS case brewin', doesn't it?

... And Here We Go!

 

[C&G'sMama]

1st to Kool Aid Moms - I know I'm at work, but you know I can't pass up a good tax discussion.

will post to poll when I get home tonight.

To echo what others have said about the taxes. State laws differ than the federal laws. Federal Tax code does not recognize same sex couples for Married filing joint. This is why if your DP gets benefits through your work the piece attributed to them that is paid by your work is added back to your taxable income. It stinks.

I am not familiar with Massachusetts tax law. It depends on how the tax code is written and the language of the law for legalization of marriage in Massachusetts.

 

[DVCajun]

voted!