Is a civil union recognized by the IRS?
A civil union is not recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Civil unions are legal unions between two people of the same or opposite sex that are recognized by the state. In Tennessee, these unions are regulated by the Tennessee Civil Union Act. While the Act does provide certain rights and privileges to those who are in a civil union, it does not confer any federal benefits or rights. This includes the right to file federal taxes as a married couple or receive any other benefits associated with marriage. Therefore, a civil union is not recognized by the IRS. The only way for a couple in a civil union in Tennessee to gain any federal benefits is to get married.
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