Equal Junction » 2010

Tax Season 2011

The Guys — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:09:49 +0000

How filing our taxes as a Gay married couple are different from heterosexual, married couples:

As we all know the federal government does NOT recognize us as a married couple even though WE ARE and it doesn’t even matter where we live. Even though we are in California (one of the 18,000 legally married couples). We will pay more in taxes and receive fewer benefits than married, opposite-sex couples receive. Only point number 1 and we are already getting heated.
In regards to tax preparation. Differences in state and federal filing rules mean that married, same-sex couples must calculate 2 sets of state tax returns. Guess what? That’s more time spent on those returns and, for same-sex couples using an accountant, that’s more of an expense.
Tax punch number 3 comes through employer-based health insurance benefits. Unlike coverage for opposite-sex spouses, benefits for legally married, same-sex spouses are taxed as income to the employee.
For same-sex couples who have real estate, they can file their real state returns as a married couple! Oh but wait, since federal law prohibits them from filing their federal tax return as a married couple, the forms require tax calculations from state returns completed as if they were single.

Talk about a kick in the teeth!

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One Year Later: Same-Sex Marriage is Legal in Our Capital! :)

The Guys — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:01:30 +0000

We wish the newly wedded and 1st anniversary couples a lifetime of bliss.

Public Transit Plans

The Guys — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:03:22 +0000

So, since we will be celebrating 2011 in a few days, we must remember to be safe and have options. If you do plan on drinking, remember there are public transit options, designated drivers, taxis, and old-fashioned slumber parties. Be safe this year and the next.

Chicago: take the L

Boston: take the T

San Fran: take the BART

New York: take the MTA

Atlanta: take the MARTA

LA: take a cab or LA metro

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Good Bye DADT

The Guys — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:29:05 +0000

DADT Repeal: Cloture Clears Way!

The Guys — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:07:48 +0000

Will the repeal take place? Soon we will know that ALL our soldiers will be able to serve openly without the penalty of being discharged.

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European Union

The Guys — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:16:11 +0000

Thank You E U

The European Parliament has declared that official documents such as marriage, civil union, birth, and death certificates must be recognized by all members of the European Union

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Birth of Civil Rights-Ms. Rosa Parks

The Guys — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:15:07 +0000

Today in 1955, Rosa Parks began a movement that would forever change the course of our country’s history.

World AIDS Day

The Guys — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:54:57 +0000

Click HERE for more info on World AIDS Day

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At The Gates of The White House

The Guys — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:07:58 +0000

Friend and activist, Father Geoff Farrow-a former priest and veteran hand-cuffed himself along with others to the gates of the White House to encourage the lame duck congress to repeal DADT immediately. Please CLICK HERE for more on Father Geoff and why Father Geoff fights!

“There’s Battle Lines Being Drawn…

The Guys — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:05:25 +0000

If you are in the D.C. area tomorrow (Monday), please join GetEQUAL, Lt. Dan Choi, and other activists as they hold vigil to commemorate the 1st day of the lame duck session of Congress. Meet us at Leonard Matlovich’s gravesite at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street, SE at 8:00 am EST. We only have 2 weeks to send President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Congress a message to repeal DADT!! The rest of the day will be busy as well, so stay tuned for updates.