I am in a binational same-sex domestic partnership in California. Not really by choice: we want to be married, but because of DOMA (federal) and Prop 8 (California), we're accommodating our dual-citizenship relationship with him going to school in order for us to be together geographically.
He's starting school at a California State University this fall as an international graduate student. I work and live in California, and am lucky to work for a company that grants him (my partner) medical insurance. However, tuition expenses are rising substantially for students this year, and I'm trying to become educated about the tax incentives we may potentially receive.
Can I help pay for his tuition and educational expenses and receive a tax incentive? Would it legal (legitimate) for me to create a scholarship fund for him at his university to facilitate a tax incentive for myself?
It is not my intention to break any laws: I just want to be aware of the law, and understand what my choices are.
Thank you!
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
He's starting school at a California State University this fall as an international graduate student. I work and live in California, and am lucky to work for a company that grants him (my partner) medical insurance. However, tuition expenses are rising substantially for students this year, and I'm trying to become educated about the tax incentives we may potentially receive.
Can I help pay for his tuition and educational expenses and receive a tax incentive? Would it legal (legitimate) for me to create a scholarship fund for him at his university to facilitate a tax incentive for myself?
It is not my intention to break any laws: I just want to be aware of the law, and understand what my choices are.
Thank you!
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
