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Community property or not?

abitconfused — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:25:37 GMT

Married filing separately in Texas. Been married three years. Using TurboTax Home and Business. I'm always confused about the Community Property question. An accountant friend said we don't need to do the Community Property worksheet, but I am wondering if she was wrong. We own a home together with the title in both of our names, we share two cars, and we both work jobs from which we receive W2s. I have a side business from which I receive 1099's. Am I, or my wife (or both) supposed to answer YES to the Community Property question and fill out the worksheet, or does this not apply to us? Thanks in advance

Re: Community property or not?

DoninGA — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:59:29 GMT

See this TurboTax support FAQ if you are filing separately in a community property state - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-filing-separately-community-property/L11CeLUMs_US_en_US?uid=ls9ap54j

Re: Community property or not?

KrisD15 — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:00:03 GMT

Yes, since you are filing separately and live in a Community Property state (Texas) you each need to claim one half the community property.