Is a civil union recognized by the IRS?

No, a civil union is not recognized by the IRS. In Kansas, civil unions are not legal. While civil unions are often referred to as a marriage-like relationship, they are not marriage and are not recognized by the IRS. Civil unions are legal in some other states and generally give couples the same rights as married couples in terms of healthcare, inheritance, and other financial matters. However, a civil union is not recognized as a marriage for federal tax purposes, so civil union couples cannot file joint tax returns or take advantage of other tax benefits available to married couples. In Kansas, there is a long history of the state not recognizing or permitting same-sex marriage, so civil unions are not recognized either. Kansas does, however, provide a same-sex domestic partnership status that allows couples in same-sex relationships to receive some of the benefits associated with civil unions, such as hospital visitation rights and the ability to make medical decisions on behalf of a partner. Because federal law does not recognize civil unions, any rights or benefits granted to civil union couples under state law cannot apply for federal tax purposes. Therefore, a civil union is not recognized by the IRS.

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