Tax Day: A Reminder of the True Costs of DOMA
April 15, 2009
As millions of Americans file their income taxes today, a coalition of LGBT advocacy groups are calling attention to the tax inequities facing same-sex couples as a result of the state and federal laws that refuse to recognize or extend civil marriage protections to same-sex couples.
Continue Reading ►Kids, Easter Eggs and LGBT Families at the White House
April 14, 2009
I remember a social studies class years ago in which I learned the term “melting pot,” referring to America as the place where people come from all lands, all backgrounds, all belief systems, and somehow melt (after simmering for a long time) into one common ingredient---Americans.
Continue Reading ►NOW: Take part in HRC’s live financial webchat at hrc.org/taxchat
April 14, 2009
NOW: Join us now at http://www.hrc.org/taxchat for HRC's live web discussion on LGBT financial issues! Questions will be answered by Joe Kapp, Advocate contributor and co-owner of a Washington, D.C., financial planning practice that caters largely to the LGBT community
Continue Reading ►2PM TODAY: HRC hosts live webchat on financial issues
April 14, 2009
Today at 2pm EST, I will serve as moderator for a live webchat on a variety of financial issues currently facing members of the LGBT community. During the discussion, HRC and several financial experts will highlight the unique legal inequalities and hurdles facing the LGBT community with regard to financial, tax and estate planning issues.
Continue Reading ►TOMORROW: HRC to host national web chat on tax fairness
April 13, 2009
In advance of April 15 – “Tax Day” – HRC will host a national web chat on a variety of financial issues currently facing members of the LGBT community.
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