Same-Sex Couples Cannot Get Spouse Tax Benefits Without Legal Marriage Recognition: Income Tax Act Tells Bombay High Court
Can a same-sex couple claim tax exemption on gifts as โspousesโ under the Income Tax Act without marriage being legally recognised? The Income Tax Department has told the Bombay High Court that such benefits cannot be granted unless the relationship is first recognised as marriage or spouse under Indian law. MAHARASTRA: The Income Tax Departmentโฆ