IRS Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage, Regardless of State

The IRS anounced today that same-sex couples who are legally married in states that recognize same-sex marriage will be treated as married for federal tax purposes.

• Rev. Rul. 2013-17, 2013-38  I.R.B. ___ (Sept. 16, 2013)
• FAQs for Individuals of the Same Sex Who Are Married Under State Law
• FAQs for Registered Domestic Partners and Individuals in Civil Unions
• IR -2013-72

Press and blogosphere coverage:

• Accounting Today
• Bloomberg
• Forbes
• New York Times
• Washington Post