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posted Apr 18, 2022 6:34:15 AM

MD form 502 - spouse's signature required if married filing separately?

On MD form 502 there is a line for "Spouse's signature" on the last page. Is this required if  married filing separately? (This will be paper filed, not efiled.)

 

Thanks,

Don C.

 

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Expert Alumni
Apr 18, 2022 6:47:16 AM

No.  If the return is Married Filing Separately, only the spouse filing that return is required to sign.  "Spouse's signature" is for a joint return, because in that situation both spouses are equally responsible and liable for the filing made.  With a separate filing that's not the case.