Modern Family and LGBTQ+ Services

Tax and estate planning for modern families, same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Advisors Who Understand Your Situation

Married same-sex couples file federal and state returns the same way as any married couple. Unmarried partnerships, blended families, adoption and assisted reproduction can still raise questions a standard return doesn't answer.

We prepare returns and plan around the specifics of your family, from filing status and dependents to how you title property and how your estate plan protects your partner.

What We Do

1

Filing Status and Dependents

Getting filing status, dependents and credits right, including for unmarried partners and blended families.

2

Return Preparation

Federal, state and local returns that reflect your family as it is.

3

Adoption and Family Building

Planning around the adoption credit and the tax questions that come with surrogacy and fertility costs.

4

Property and Asset Planning

Advising on how to title homes, accounts and other assets, especially for unmarried partners.

5

Estate Planning Coordination

Working with your attorney so wills, trusts and beneficiary designations protect your partner and family.

Who Is This For

  • Same-sex married couples
  • Unmarried partners with shared assets or dependents
  • Families formed through adoption, surrogacy or assisted reproduction
  • LGBTQ+ individuals planning their estate or wealth transfer

Meet the Team

Our team works with modern families and LGBTQ+ individuals on returns, estate coordination and life events, with knowledgeable, welcoming service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do same-sex married couples file differently?

No. Married same-sex couples file federal and state returns the same way as any married couple. Questions usually come up around dependents, property and estate planning.

How are unmarried partners taxed?

Each partner files separately. That affects who claims dependents, how costs for a shared home are deducted and how gifts between partners are reported, so it pays to plan ahead.

Is there a tax credit for adoption?

Yes. The federal adoption credit can offset qualified adoption expenses, subject to income limits. We help you document expenses and claim the credit in the right year.

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Let's talk through the tax side.

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