Idaho Rules Unfair For Gay Couples

For those who don’t understand why same-sex couples can’t be content with formal arrangements short of marriage, the Idaho State Tax Commission provided another reminder. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, and the Internal Revenue Service responded by saying it would treat gay marriages the same as any other for tax purposes, Idaho Tax Commissioner David Langhorst announced Thursday that this won’t be the case if such couples reside in Idaho. Since the Supreme Court ruling, states have had to scramble to write rules for the upcoming tax season. Said Langhorst, “That’s been the focus of our attention. What’s the best way to solve that, and make it easiest for taxpayers?” His answer: The way it’s always been done/ Spokesman-Review Editorial Board . More here.

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