Tax News Same-Sex Couples Can File 2012 Tax Returns as Single Before September 16 Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Sep 14, 2013 - [Updated Aug 23, 2019] 1 min read Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, the U.S. Treasury and the IRS announced that legally married same-sex couples married in states that recognize same sex marriage will now be treated as married for federal tax purposes. Under the new law, on or after Monday, September 16, legally married same-sex couples must now file their taxes as married filing separate or married filing jointly so if you haven’t filed your 2012 tax return yet, you still have a choice to file as married or single before September 16. Not sure if you will benefit from filing your 2012 taxes as married or single? You can check and see which option will save you more money using TurboTax TaxCaster 2012. As with all tax laws TurboTax is up to date with the latest tax law changes. Check back with the blog for more tax law updates. Previous Post IRS Announcement: Same-Sex Couples Recognized as Married for Federal Tax… Next Post IRS Announcement: Tax Relief for Victims of Colorado Storms Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. One response to “Same-Sex Couples Can File 2012 Tax Returns as Single Before September 16” Thank you Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…