The Maryland general
assembly on Monday approved a measure that will exempt
same-sex domestic partners who co-own a home from
paying state inheritance tax when property changes hands.
Current state law
exempts spouses, children, parents, grandparents, stepchildren
or stepparents, and siblings from paying state
inheritance tax when property changes hands. All
others pay a 10% tax on the property's value.
The measure, which
passed the senate by a vote of 27-18, adds domestic partners to
the list. The bill is awaiting the signature of Gov. Martin
O'Malley, who intends to sign it.
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