1. Yes. Since you were a nonresident the entire year, MFS is allowed for CA. See Filing Status.
2. Yes- with a caveat. CA FTB community property states: California is a community property state. When filing a separate return, each spouse/RDP reports the following:
- One-half of the community income
- All of their own separate income
Community property rules apply to the division of income if you use the married/RDP filing separately status.
3. The mock federal of MFS. The IRS will share the actual joint return that was filed with CA.
4. Mail in the state. She needs to sign and date, attach all required forms and mail with tracking- no signature required.
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