Married Gay Couples Forced To Face Tax Issues

Gay Couples Face Tax Barriers
In this Friday, July 20, 2012 photo, Carol Anastosio and Mimi Brown, who were among the first couple to wed under New York's gay marriage law, hold hands showing wedding bands made by a friend. Officials estimate gay marriage has had an economic impact of $259 million on New York City in the past year. The figure was issued Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. (AP Photo/ Fay Abuelgasim, File)
In this Friday, July 20, 2012 photo, Carol Anastosio and Mimi Brown, who were among the first couple to wed under New York's gay marriage law, hold hands showing wedding bands made by a friend. Officials estimate gay marriage has had an economic impact of $259 million on New York City in the past year. The figure was issued Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. (AP Photo/ Fay Abuelgasim, File)

(Reuters) - While most tax news in this election cycle is focusing on expiring tax cuts, what may be most revolutionary about 2012 is how many newly married same-sex couples are going to face a tax quagmire.

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