Most Federal Programs and Laws Treat Same-Sex Couples Differently from Married

question 50

Essay

Most federal programs and laws treat same-sex couples differently from married heterosexual couples. List two of these differences, according to the text.

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Definitions:

Legally Operate

To conduct business activities in accordance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which the business exists.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where transactions are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Accounting

is the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions of a business or individual.

Dividend Income

Income received from owning shares in a company, which is often taxable at different rates than regular income.