Domestic Partner Benefits Seminar
Employers and administrators of employee benefits continue to be challenged by state and federal activity regarding domestic partner, civil union partner, and same-sex spouse issues. The implementation...
View ArticleMaine, Maryland, and Washington Vote to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
In February of this year Maryland and Washington took legislative action regarding same-sex marriage. Both of those legislative actions were delayed pending the November election but are now finalized...
View ArticleSupreme Court Cases on Same Sex Marriage Likely to Affect Benefit Plans
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to accept two cases addressing same-sex marriage has raised questions about the potential consequences for employers, insurers, health care providers, and others. In...
View ArticleImpact of New State Same-Sex Marriage Laws on State Taxation of Health Benefits
Earlier we reported that Maine, Maryland, and Washington voted to allow same-sex marriage. Now those laws are in effect and have varying state income tax implications. Each of these states have...
View ArticleColorado Civil Union Act Impacts Health Coverage and Same-Sex Marriage Moves...
Colorado On March 12, 2013, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Civil Union Act and it is expected to be signed soon by Governor John Hickenlooper. Colorado, like many other states, recognize...
View ArticleSame-Sex Marriage in Minnesota May Impact Health Coverage
As we mentioned in our earlier post, Minnesota is moving forward on same-sex marriage. The text of the law is available here. For further details on the impact on employee benefits, including health...
View ArticleSame-Sex Marriage Soon Legal in Minnesota: Tips to Employers
Effective August 1, 2013, Minnesota will allow two individuals – of the same sex or the opposite sex – to marry, with certain existing exceptions for underage persons and certain familial relationships...
View ArticleMinnesota State Tax Treatment for Same Sex Spouses and Domestic Partners...
In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is planning to provide guidance on how the decisions affect Minnesota state tax issues. The tax issues include the...
View ArticleMinnesota Tax Guidance for Same-Sex Couples
We recently posted about upcoming guidance from the Minnesota Department of Revenue concerning state-tax treatment of same-sex spouses. That guidance was posted today on the Department of Revenue...
View ArticleIRS Issues Guidance for Employers and Same-Sex Couples Post-DOMA
We recently posted about the anticipated guidance on how same-sex marriages will be treated for federal tax purposes. The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have now provided...
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