Date Published: May 31, 2006   

Couples going through premarital counseling to get tax break

The Associated Press

Couples going through a premarital counseling will get $50 income tax credits under a new law Gov. Mark Sanford signed Wednesday.

To get the credit, couples would have to show proof that they went to a professional or clergy-based counseling program when they get a marriage license.

Couples would have to spend a minimum of six hours together in the course within 12 months of applying for a marriage license.