Penn Ends Benefit for Same-Sex Couples. Sort of.

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports:

In July 2012, the University began offering up to $1,500 per year to offset the higher taxes that employees in same-sex partnerships had to pay compared to those in heterosexual marriages. On the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act in June — which opened the door for same-sex couples to receive federal tax benefits — Penn is cutting the additional benefits for legally married same-sex couples.

However, the federal tax benefits only apply to couples who are legally married in one of the 13 states that recognize gay marriage — a list that doesn’t include Pennsylvania. For employees who are in a same-sex domestic partnership, but are not married, Penn will continue to provide the tax offset.