TomD8
Level 15

State tax filing

You must file in both states.  That's because both AZ and CA are both community property states.  Here is AZ's rule on your situation:

If your nonresident spouse is a resident of a community property state, then the total community income will include income from both Arizona and the state where your spouse is a resident. Total community income would include wages you and your spouse (if a resident of a community property state) earn while you are married.  

https://azdor.gov/sites/default/files/media/PUBLICATION_200.pdf

 

As an AZ resident, ALL your income is taxable by AZ.  Since you have community income from your husband's job in CA, you must file an AZ tax return.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.