Yes. The reason why Iowa gives this status is to give a similar advantage to Joint Filers when both spouse's work as is available to couples filing jointly on the Federal Return. The reason for this is that Iowa does not have a separate tax schedule (as does the Federal Return and many state returns) for couples who file jointly. By allowing a couple to file jointly on a separate return is to maximize deductions (each gets a standard deduction instead of only one deduction for the two of you filing joint), and then you get to take advantage of the lower tax brackets on your separate income instead of being in a higher tax bracket filing together. Married Filing Separately on a Combined return is not only legal, it is recommended for the married couple with double income (both spouses work).
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