Income Tax Correction for Same-sex Health Coverage (article)

Income Tax Correction for Same-sex Health Coverage (article)

The IRS issued an Information Letter providing additional guidance to individuals of a same-sex marriage, particularly relating to obtaining refunds of over-withheld taxes for amounts paid for health coverage of a same-sex spouse.  The guidance directs the individual to asking his/her employer for a revised Form W-2.  It is important to note that the employer is not obligated to proactively provide the revised W-2; thus, relieving the employer discerning who might be in a same-sex marriage.  However, it is appropriate to do so upon request.  If an individual cannot obtain a revised W-2 from his/her employer, the individual is directed to complete Form 4852 and attach it to his/her return (Form 1040). 

This Letter also directs the employee to ask his/her employer whether the employer will be seeking a refund of over-paid FICA taxes (see Social Security and Medicare Tax Refunds for Same-Sex Marriage Couples, Benefit Beat, 12/11/13).

 

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Income Tax Correction for Same-sex Health Coverage (article)The IRS issued an Information Letter providing additional guidance to individuals of a same-sex marriage, particularly relating to obtaining refunds of over-withheld taxes for amounts paid for health coverage of a same-sex spouse.  ...2014-08-20T19:42:00-05:00

The IRS issued an Information Letter providing additional guidance to individuals of a same-sex marriage, particularly relating to obtaining refunds of over-withheld taxes for amounts paid for health coverage of a same-sex spouse.