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Illinois Civil Union Couples Can Now File Joint Tax Returns
After becoming the seventh U.S. state to pass laws that give same-sex couples many of the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples, Illinois has now confirmed that same-sex couples can file joint state income tax returns, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. The original civil union bill afforded same-sex couples the same rights as married couples; however, the Illinois Department of Revenue subsequently advised that it would not allow the filing of joint tax returns by couples who had entered into civil unions. The Department of Revenue has now reversed its position.
Starting in January, same-sex couples who have a valid Illinois civil union license will have the opportunity to file a joint state tax return. Although it is not expected to save same-sex couples much financially, the decision is considered an important and symbolic step in equality. Illinois is the tenth state to give legally recognized same-sex couples the right to file joint state tax returns.
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