Since, you purchased the TurboTax software, you have the ability to create three returns separately. Here is how to file.
- File federal one return, MFJ. Do not file a state return because you do not want your state return to be electronically filed unless you decide to file Married Filing jointly for both the federal and the states. in this case, you will be preparing MA and NC state returns. Remember, you will only file the state returns if you decide to file Married Filing jointly for both the federal and the state. Otherwise, do not prepare state returns in this filing.
- Prepare a Married Filing Separately return by starting a new return. You will prepare a federal and NC state return for yourself. When you are done, you will mail the NC state return and ignore the federal return.
- Now since you are given the responsibility of preparing your wife's return, you will prepare a Married filing Separate return. Here you will file a federal return and a MA state return for her. When you are finished, you will mail the MA return and ignore the federal return.
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