The Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025 updates federal tax law to treat same-sex and opposite-sex married couples equally by replacing gender-specific language throughout the Internal Revenue Code. The bill systematically removes terms like "husband and wife" and male-specific pronouns (such as "his" or "he"), replacing them with gender-neutral alternatives like "spouse," "married couple," and "the individual's" across more than 100 tax code sections covering joint returns, deductions, credits, estate planning, and gift taxes. These are technical, conforming amendments designed to modernize the tax code's language without changing any substantive tax policies or rules. The bill affects all married couples filing federal taxes and eliminates outdated gendered language that has been inconsistent with current law recognizing same-sex marriage.
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