The following steps will allow you to file jointly on your federal return and file separately on your state return. This procedure will work but you should consider if it is cost effective.
You and your spouse will prepare a federal return with filing status married filing joint, including both spouses’ information. File this federal return.
You will prepare a federal return with filing status married filing separate, including only your information. (Do not file this federal return.) Attach a state return to this federal return so your information will flow to the state return. File this state return.
You will prepare your spouse’s federal return with filing status married filing separate, including only your spouse's information. (Do not file this federal return.) Attach a state return to this federal return so spouse B’s information will flow to the state return. File this state return.
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