Germany considering income tax parity for same-sex couples

August 19, 2010

Posted by the Associated Press on google.com:

"Germany's justice minister says she is considering changes to income tax laws to iron out disadvantages for gay couples.

"Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger told Thursday's edition of the Muenchner Merkur newspaper she thinks same-sex legal partners should be granted income tax breaks similar to those enjoyed by heterosexual married couples.

"Germany's highest court this week ruled that same-sex partners are entitled to the same inheritance tax privilege as heterosexual spouses. A decision on income tax rules is pending — a touchy issue as the constitution privileges marriage."

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