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Mar 3, 2021 1:16 AM UTC
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married filing seperate

we are married filing seperately in iowa. we have entered all of my information and it tells me we are done with our state forms. when does my spouse enter her information. 

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macuser_22
Alumni - Champ
Alumni - Champ
Mar 3, 2021 1:21 AM UTC
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
Mike9241
Level 15
Level 15
Mar 3, 2021 1:42 AM UTC

definitely would suggest the desktop software. Iowa allows you to file as married filing separate on a combined return or married filing separate on separate returns. you can also check the married filing jointly option.  then you can choose whichever option you wish. 

use labels such as the following to save the files before e-filing

1.federal and joint iowa

2. federal and combined iowa

3. federal and MFS Spouse 1  Iowa

4. MFS Spouse 2 Iowa  

delete the ones your not going to use to leave the following

1. or 2. or 3 and 4 

 

 https://tax.iowa.gov/expanded-instructions/filing-status-2020

Mike9241