Monthly Archives: June 2013

Same Sex Marriage

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

The headlines this week have been filled with news that the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).   The Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. DOMA prevented same-sex couples whose marriages were … Continue reading →

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Injured Spouse

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

An Injured Spouse is different than an Innocent Spouse.  Injured spouse applies when a taxpayer files a joint tax return with a spouse who has a legally enforceable past due financial obligation.  The Internal Revenue Service has the ability to … Continue reading →

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Innocent Spouse Relief

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Lisa W. Hull

When a married couple files a tax return using the “married filing jointly” filing status, they are liable jointly and severally for the entire tax, penalties, and interest that are due on the tax return.  There is relief from this … Continue reading →

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