Married filing jointly vs separate for VA return

Good day all,

 

My wife and I are both full-time residents of MD and both work fulltime in MD. In 2023, my wife did a side gig in VA and received a 1099-NEC. 

 

My question - what is the proper way to file the VA state return? From my understanding, 1099-NEC is not considered income or wages. Do I do it married filing jointly? Or married filing separate? If I have to do married filing separate, Turbotax doesn't give me that option as I am filing jointly on my federal. 

 

Please help!