We file Married Separate. Iowa State filing requests us to enter Total Vehicle Registration Fee Paid. Do I put total amount on both, or half amount on both?

[johamill]

For federal return, my wife and I divide the total fees for both cars in half, since we file separately.  I'm a little confused about what to do on state, because it's asking for total fees paid, but I'm not sure if I should continue to divide in half here, or put the full amount for both of us on this question.

[Vanessa · Accepted solution]

You would continue to split the amount on your state return.  If you entered the full amount on both returns, you would be getting a double credit. 

[johamill]

That's what I thought, but wanted to be 100% sure.  Thanks!