Tax Guidance on Same‑Sex Marriage Post‑Windsor Decision

Tax Guidance on Same‑Sex Marriage Post‑Windsor Decision The document outlines how the Supreme Court's Windsor decision affects filing status and tax benefits for same‑sex couples. It provides procedural information but contains no allegations of misconduct, financial impropriety, or involvement of high‑level officials. As such, it offers limited investigative value and low controversy. Key insights: Supreme Court's Windsor decision extends federal tax filing status to same‑sex married couples.; Couples may need to amend prior‑year returns within the statute of limitations.; Joint vs. separate filing considerations now apply to same‑sex couples.