Tax and estate planning for modern families, same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
Getting filing status, dependents and credits right, including for unmarried partners and blended families.
Federal, state and local returns that reflect your family as it is.
Planning around the adoption credit and the tax questions that come with surrogacy and fertility costs.
Advising on how to title homes, accounts and other assets, especially for unmarried partners.
Working with your attorney so wills, trusts and beneficiary designations protect your partner and family.
Our team works with modern families and LGBTQ+ individuals on returns, estate coordination and life events, with knowledgeable, welcoming service.
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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.
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.
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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