’Refuse to Lie’ website encourages same-sex married couples to file jointly - National Technology | Examiner.com

Those who do file as married are making a statement that could in fact cost them legally. In some cases, they are also making a statement that costs them monetarily.

For example, Kate Kendell, head of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said she and her wife chose to file jointly, and pay an extra $5,000 to do so. In order to pay that extra amount, the couple will give up their summer vacation.