On the 10-year anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, bipartisan lawmakers have reintroduced the Refund Equality Act, co-sponsored by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Susan Collins. This act allows same-sex married couples to amend tax returns retrospectively, potentially securing around $55 million in refunds. The bill targets couples married in jurisdictions recognizing same-sex marriage before 2013 and proposes exemptions for certain tax code limitations. It aligns with the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act, co-sponsored by Warren, which aims to eliminate gender-specific marriage references in tax laws, targeting discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens.
The Refund Equality Act, co-sponsored by Senators Warren and Collins, aims to provide financial restitution for same-sex couples, reflecting on marriage equality established by Obergefell v. Hodges.
The act proposes to allow same-sex couples married before 2013 to amend tax returns, resulting in approximately $55 million in refunds, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.
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