Michigan Treasury Department rules same-sex spouses must file separate tax returns

[JURIST] The Michigan Department of Treasury [official website] has determined [text, PDF] that same-sex spouses must file separate tax returns. In a one-page notice posted on the Treasury website, Michigan residents are advised that same-sex couples who file a joint federal income tax return must continue to file income tax returns for Michigan with each individual using the single filing status. The Michigan Income Tax Act [text, PDF] limits a joint tax return to a married couple who are "husband...

Source: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2013/09/michigan-treasury-department-rules-same-sex-spouses-must-file-separate-tax-returns.php

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