Thank you, VolvoGirl! Unusual, indeed. If we file separately, my wife would we able to claim a $7500 EV tax credit whereas filing jointly we would not qualify.
In preparing returns in both scenarios on Turbo Tax for comparison purposes, I am itemizing deductions.
None of the 3 situations that you reference apply to us (EITC, Education, Childcare credits), IRA deductions, SS income.
So still looking to see how to treat gambling income in filing separately in CA.
Thanks.
