can you enlighten us on the reason your husband lives in a different state. illinois does not tax social security.
illinois says
If you filed a joint federal return and one spouse is an Illinois resident while the other spouse is a
nonresident or a part-year resident, you may file separate Illinois returns. If you file a joint Illinois return, you will
both be taxed as resident.
nichigan is different
If you are considered married for federal tax purposes, you must
file your Michigan return using either the married filing jointly
or married filing separately filing status. This applies to all
couples who are married under the laws of the State of Michigan
or under the laws of another state. If you filed a joint federal
income tax return, you must file a joint Michigan income tax
return. If you and your spouse filed separate federal returns, you
may file separate or joint Michigan returns
Michigan also doesn't tax Social security.
