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State tax filing
Yes. Choose “Out-of-state - OTHER STATES?" unless there is also a choice for foreign. This may create a nonresident return.
Some states require you to use the same filing status as federal, so if you are filing a joint federal return, then you will have to file a joint state return and include all her income.
Other states allow you to file separately if one spouse was a nonresident of that state for the full year.
Even if you are filing jointly, it may be better to file a joint federal and separate state, if allowed, to exclude her income.
HOW DO I PREPARE A JOINT FEDERAL RETURN AND SEPARATE STATE RETURNS?
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February 9, 2023
5:14 AM