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Married filing separately in community property state - question
The rule for 2017, is for married filing separately, you only have to report taxes if you make over $4050. Let’s say you are in a community property state, I think that means husband and wife split 50/50 of the income. So let’s say husband makes $7000, does he still have to file taxes? Does that mean he actually made $7000 or does it mean he technically made $3500 and doesn’t have to file taxes (and wife gets the other $3500)?
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Look at the Federal Filing Requirements first. If you husband had earned income of $7000 he would be required to file.
Here's more info:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302274
The State interview in TurboTax for a community property state will help you split income. Usually 'earned income' will belong to the person that earned it. Unearned income (like interest) may be split 50/50.
Here's instructions to help you:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301943
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@TurboTaxMarilynG do you know if the wife's 50% portion of her husband's SSA money, count as income for her?
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