Sorry but need further clarification on California Domestic Partnership filings. I understand the extra steps necessary IF Domestic Partners are filing jointly in California but separately for Federal - BUT IF THERE'S A TAX ADVANTAGE for the California Domestic Partners to file separately instead of jointly ... is that allowable? Thinking it is since Married couple have that choice? (One partner's income having substantial negative impact to California joint filing option) Tied to this question - IF THE ANSWER IS 'NO' / the California Domestic Partners MUST file jointly for California and separately for Federal / is it allowable for the lesser income partner to invest in an IRA to lower her Federal tax base income OR does she have to go with the California Domestic Partner statement of "your income is too high"?
