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Should We Register As Domestic Partners In Multiple Jurisdictions?
My partner and I have registered our domestic partnership with the state of California. But we live in a city with a registry and my partner works in a city with yet another registry. Do we need register in multiple places?
Can My Partner Claim Me as a Dependent?
I realize that the IRS does not recognize domestic partners, but couldn’t my partner claim me as a dependent since I live with him and was a student this year with no income?
Domestic Partner or Spouse?
I have recently been offered a job with a company that does not seem to offer domestic partner benefits. I have thoroughly reviewed the benefit package and looked them up on the HRC WorkNet listing. They refer to the eligible dependent as "spouse." Does spouse mean legally married? My partner wants me to name her as a dependent, but we are not legally married. Can I be fired or sued for doing this? Is this fraud?
How Does Joint Property Ownership in California Work?
My partner and I live together and are registered as domestic partners in California. I have two questions. First, what is the easiest way for my partner to pass the title of the house to me in case of her death or severe disability? And, second, will I enjoy any tax advantages if I buy property that I do not live in as my residence, or do I first need to have ownership in the house where I reside?
Do We Have to Pay Income Tax on Our Domestic Partner Benefits?
My employer offers me health and dental coverage. But my partner’s company, which offers domestic partner benefits, has a better policy and I believe it will cost less for me to be on his policy. I’m worried, however, about the tax repercussions of taking advantage of domestic partner benefits. Specifically, would I owe income tax on coverage under his policy or would he?