@hbl3973 wrote:
ckappenman2,
TurboTax does address your situation in https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/doma-tax-implications-for-same-sex-couples/L1LDCicXw which says:
With all due respect to the blog writer, that post is useless. It only says the partners must file single (or possibly HOH) at the federal level. It doesn't tell them how to file jointly at the state level. This may be a better article.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/state-tax-filing-for-same-sex-couples/L1aZjbQMj
The other problem is that if they are RDPs in a community property state, they must file single (or HOH) but they must report their income and deductions according to community property rules. Even this Turbotax article, which tells you how to do it, also says you probably need to see an accountant.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/prepare-rdp-return-live-califor...
@ckappenman2 , we might be able to help you better if you identify the state, but I suspect you need local professional help.
