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This is not a TurboTax error. Instead, this is an issue between the state forms instructions and the actual law.
The instructions clearly state "Enter the amount contributed during the taxable year to a designated First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account, up to $5,000, on Line ww1." while the statute says "Each spouse on a joint return who is the sole account holder of a first-time homebuyer savings account may claim up to the full amount of the subtraction under §B(1) of this regulation" and since this for is for both taxpayer and spouse, you cannot add a second form.
So basically, there is nothing TurboTax can do, as we have to follow the instructions to the forms or the return would not be correct. In order for this to change the state would have to change the form instructions.
You could choose to file separate returns, but MD requires you to file using the same status for federal and state so you would also have to file your federal return separately.
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