DOMA ruling may simplify finances of some, not all, same-sex couples

DOMA Decision

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act promises to drastically change the financial-planning calculus for same-sex couples.

In states allowing same-sex marriage, married lesbian and gay couples have had to file federal tax returns as single individuals. One partner hasn't been able to transfer assets without paying a federal gift tax. When one partner dies, the other hasn't been able receive his or her Social Security benefits.
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