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CPA Matt Bryant discussed some tax changes to be thankful for Monday on News 8 at Sunrise. Bryant said the tax filing deadline has been moved from April 15 to April 18 next year. The change is due to April 15 falling on Emancipation Day which is observed as a legal holiday. He said another change has come from the Supreme Court, which ruled that all states must recognize married couples in the same manner for income taxes, regardless of gender. Combining incomes in some cases can lower tax rates and may help save money. The Court ruled all spouses are eligible for Social Security spousal survivor benefits and Social Security spousal retirement benefits.