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Re: Gay Marriages/Domestic Partnerships and the IRS
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 24 Mar 2000 00:28:59 GMT
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Ed \"Boxer\" Jones wrote:
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> I'd like to hear your opinions on gay marriage/Domestic Partnerships.
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> In America, where we have freedom of religion, should the church have any say
> in what constitutes a marriage?
defenitly not!
> Should those in gay marriages/domestic partnerships be allowed the same rights
> as married couples to claim their partner as a dependent for tax filing
> purposes?
Can't think of any reason why not...
> I have been with my partner for more than 18 years. Over the last year, he has
> been physically unable to work. I have not only supported him, but paid for
> his medical coverage, doctors and medicine. I have housed, fed and clothed
> him. Yet, as he is not related to me, I am unable to claim him as a dependent
> nor can I claim the thousands of dollars I have spent on his medical care as a
> deduction.
That's just wrong. :/
Dan
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