1. Yes, you can file Married Joint even if you do not live in the same state as long as you were married on December 31st of the tax year.
2. If your spouse had no income, and you made no money in that state, you would not have to file a state tax return.
3. If you file a joint return, you can claim your son on the return because he did live with your spouse and not someone else.
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