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Why are health benefits for my civil union/same-sex domestic partner considered a taxable benefit creating imputed income to me?

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Why are health benefits for my civil union/same-sex domestic partner considered a taxable benefit creating imputed income to me?

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The federal tax code does not automatically recognize a civil union/same-sex domestic partner as a dependent for tax purposes. Therefore, Rutgers must treat the civil union/same-sex domestic partner benefit premiums as taxable to you and withhold federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes on its value. If you believe that your civil union/same-sex domestic partner meets the federal tax code criteria for a dependent, you can provide a certification to Payroll Services by using the Employee Tax Certification – Civil Union/Domestic Partner Benefit form. Retirees must use the Retiree Tax Certification – Civil Union/Domestic Partner Benefit form. For current and previous year’s imputed income charts, visit the Division of Pensions and Benefits website.