Utah 's marriage commission states that same - sex couples can file joint applications for marriage . The shift affects those married in other states , plus about 1,000 married in Utah . Those marriages came after a federal judge struck the state 's same - sex marriage ban . The Supreme Court stayed the ruling ; state officials have been fighting to keep the ban .
Utah 's tax commission says that same-sex couples can file joint returns for 2013 . The shift affects those married in other states , plus about 1,000 married in Utah . Those marriages came after a federal judge struck the state 's same-sex marriage ban . The Supreme Court stayed the ruling ; state officials have been fighting to keep the ban .