DMarkM1
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you are correct if you are not divorced you do not need the court order.  First, recheck your filing status in the Federal "My Info" section.  Once Married Filing Joint is confirmed, return to the ID state return and click through confirming/answering questions as needed to arrive at the page titled "Changing Qualifying Children Per Court Order for Idaho Credits of Divorced Parents?"  

 

Be sure to select "NO" on that page. Verify the names and months on the next page and if you select "Yes" only if you wish to donate your credit.  

 

Continue through the remaining pages confirming/answering as needed.

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