Thomson Reuters Checkpoint releases report on U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on DOMA

NEW YORK — Thomson Reuters has released an overview of the Supreme Court’s ruling that strikes down section three of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional. The report is designed to help tax advisers understand the far-reaching implications of the decision. DOMA had required same-sex spouses to be treated as unmarried for purposes…

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Business coalition launches in support of Respect for Marriage Act

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign,  announced today the formation of a business coalition made up of Fortune 500 and brand name companies that support ending federal discrimination against legally married gay and lesbian couples. Currently, because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), lawfully married same-sex couples are not recognized by the federal government…

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