Changing filing status thru state taxes

[Jnzucco]

How do I change my status on my state taxes from MFJ to MFS?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

You will have to make up a "mock federal return", as separate and then start your State return and it will have the Married Filing Separate status.  See the following for information:

How do I prepare a joint federal return and separate state returns?

Caution: Each state has its own rules regarding this topic. For example, Arizona allows couples to file separately even if they filed a joint federal return, whereas Colorado does not. California doesn't allow it either, with the exception of active-duty military and certain nonresidents. Before proceeding further, make sure this is allowed by your state's tax laws.

You can use TurboTax Online to file separate state returns, but we recommend you use the CD/Download software version to do this because you'll only need to pay for one TurboTax product (you can file up to five returns).

Tip: If you already started your return in TurboTax Online, we recommend that you transfer your tax file to the CD/Download version. You will save time by entering less information.

Click on the following link for instructions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-joint-federal-return-and-se...

[DanielV01]

What is the state?  Some states don't allow it if you file a joint Federal Return.

[bluedeb]

@DanielV01  The information about States is included in my answer.