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GrrlGoalie33 · 06-27-2010, 02:33 PM

Interesting article from MSNBC today that talks about gay couples in the States and how they have to pay more to get some benefits, but actually end up with less in the end.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37786402...sonal_finance/

Also talks about inheritance tax...

"Same-sex couples are also disadvantaged when it comes to inheritance and estate taxes. Federal law generally allows married people to transfer an unlimited amount to their spouse at death without paying estate taxes — but not same-sex couples. That rule cost them about $3.3 million last year, according to The Williams Institute."

Could you imagine having your "spouse" pass away, then actually have to pay money to be able to keep the things (investments, etc) you worked together to get throughout your lives together. It's like twisting the knife after it's already been shoved in.

06-27-2010, 02:33 PM	#173
GrrlGoalie33 First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CALGARY Exp:	Interesting article from MSNBC today that talks about gay couples in the States and how they have to pay more to get some benefits, but actually end up with less in the end. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37786402...sonal_finance/ Also talks about inheritance tax... "Same-sex couples are also disadvantaged when it comes to inheritance and estate taxes. Federal law generally allows married people to transfer an unlimited amount to their spouse at death without paying estate taxes — but not same-sex couples. That rule cost them about $3.3 million last year, according to The Williams Institute." Could you imagine having your "spouse" pass away, then actually have to pay money to be able to keep the things (investments, etc) you worked together to get throughout your lives together. It's like twisting the knife after it's already been shoved in.