http://www.npr.org/2013/07/02/197976985/after-doma-ruling-government-scrambles-to-adjustAuthor: Scott Horsley Source: NPR
"At gay pride events throughout the country last weekend, marchers celebrated the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Now, the rainbow flags are giving way to calculators and sharp pencils, as gay and lesbian couples start to grapple with the practical impact of what the ruling means for them. . . Couples who married in New York or one of the dozen other states that allow same-sex weddings can now file joint tax returns with the federal government. In some cases, in which that saves money, couples may want to go back and file for three previous years."
"The IRS says it is "reviewing" the Supreme Court ruling, and it promises revised guidance "in the near future" " in reference to questions about couples who married in a state where gay marriage is legal but are currently living in a state where it is not legal. The Defense Department and Department of Homeland Security say they are changing their policies to accommodate the Supreme Court's ruling. Social Security will also have a lot of complications since it focuses on the state where a couple lives, not where they got married.
