It looks like you are using the desktop software, so you have the right version to do what you are trying to do. You can use TurboTax Online to file separate state returns, but we recommend you use the CD/Download software version to do this because you'll only need to pay for one TurboTax product (you can file up to five returns).
Tip: If you already started your return in TurboTax Online, we recommend that you transfer your tax file to the CD/Download version. You will save time by entering less information. Step one is to ensure your state allows taxpayers to use different filing statuses for the federal an state returns, which you can do in WV. FL is a no-income-tax state, so you can file MFJ federally and then your wife can file the MFS state return for WV.
If one spouse was a resident of West Virginia for the entire year, and the other spouse was a nonresident for the entire year, and they filed a joint federal return, they may choose to file jointly as residents of West Virginia. The total income earned by each spouse for the entire year, regardless of where earned, must be reported on the joint return as taxable to West Virginia. Since you do not want to file the MFJ return for the state of WV, use this link which outlines the detailed steps for filing a separate state return along with a joint federal return.
You will need to create mock returns and although this can be tedious, it is often the best way to ensure you accurately minimize state tax situations with two different state incomes. Read through the instructions before getting started.
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