Senators Press IRS to Adapt Tax Code for Same-Sex Couples

8 democratic Senators have pressed the IRS for appeals to the tax code relating to the handling of same-sex couples.  Many states now allow for same-sex couples to file joint State returns, however these same couples must file separate federal tax returns.  A heavy portion of the problems these couples face are related to dealing with local and state community property laws.  For the full story see: Same-Sex Couples Tax Filing Problems