Poland extends tax rights to same-sex couples with foreign marriages
The decision adds to marital benefits now available in Poland to same-sex couples married elsewhere in the EU.
The Polish government has extended tax rights to same-sex couples who married abroad, following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). This decision, announced by Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, grants same-sex couples with transcribed foreign marriage certificates the same tax rights and obligations as other married couples.
Benefits include preferential treatment under inheritance and gift tax rules, the ability to file joint personal income tax returns, and the right to pay tax on behalf of a spouse. Despite criticism from right-wing politicians who argue that this recognition violates the Polish constitution, the finance minister maintains that the decision promotes basic equality, justice, and fairness.
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