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Relationship Recognition Abroad

Information about relationship recognition on a global scale.

Taxation of Domestic Partner Benefits

Whereas different-sex married couples obtain benefits pre-tax, same-sex couples are taxed on the benefits offered by their employer.

City and County Domestic Partner Registries

Listing of local domestic partner registries.

Federal Benefits

Although the federal government has taken the lead in protecting many minority groups from discrimination, it has not only failed to do so for lesbian and gay families, but actually penalizes same-sex couples for being unable to marry.

How Do Survivor Benefits for Domestic Partnership Benefits Work?

My partner and I have benefits through her employment with the University of Michigan. She is taxed on these benefits. Should she die first, how are my benefits handled? Who pays the taxes? Since the employee is no longer paying them, is that reason for the benefits to be canceled? How have other institutions and the Internal Revenue Service handled this?

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