Your filing process just simplified compared to if you were still filing Married Filing Joint Since you are separated now the situation is quite different in that you may choose to file your Federal as Married Filing Separately instead of joint. In some states, this eliminates the need to split income on state returns.
To fulfill the married filing separately requirements, you'll each report your own income separately. However, if you live in a community property state, you must report half of all community income and all of your separate income on your return.
State requirements are different for each state and would require identifying the states for specific instructions. Nine states—Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Louisiana, Idaho, California and Arizona—have community property statutes that affect a married couple's federal income tax return.
Use this link for additional information: Tips for Community Property States
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