You can file MFS for CA. You can also file MFJ and take a tax credit for the non-CA income. CA expects the same filing status as the federal unless either spouse was one of the following:
- An active member of the United States armed forces or any auxiliary military branch during the year
- A nonresident for the entire year and had no income from California sources during the year
Iowa requires the same filing status as federal regardless of your not living there or having income. A part- year MFS return must be filed and will exempt all income not earned by him while there.
MN requires the same filing status as federal. Part year MN resident claiming MN income.
If you decide to do a CA MFS, you will need to create a fake MFS return. You can create a separate account or use the desktop version since it allows up to 5 federal returns.
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