California State Controller John Chiang covers the ins and outs of the new tax rules for same-sex married couples and registered domestic partners during a presentation, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. at The LGBT Community Center.
Chiang will cover differences in federal and state rules, community property rules and how the ongoing Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) lawsuits are likely to impact the LGBT community.
“Every single citizen of this state deserves equal treatment under the law, and as an elected official I have the honor of serving all Californians regardless of their sexual orientation,” Chiang has said. “I have enjoyed my working relationship with the gay and lesbian community – helping domestic partners understand new tax filing requirements, and moving to provide property tax protections to surviving partners when one passes away.”
The event includes a casual presentation with questions and answers, according to Chiang’s spokesperson. The Center is located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest.
