You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
If you and your spouse are filing a joint federal return but you work in or are residents of different states, you may need to file separate state returns. Sometimes this is required by state tax law; other times it is to your best interest to not include your non-resident spouse's income on your state return. Otherwise both states may try to tax the same income.
The calculations you need to do can be done in TurboTax online, but it is easier to do them with the desktop software. (If you started online, and want to move to desktop, see the TurboTax FAQ below.) You can file up to 5 returns using the desktop software. It will be tedious, but it is the best way to accurately minimize your taxes.
Please see our TurboTax FAQ below on how to file a Joint Federal return and Separate State returns.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301995
Still have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
dayn57803
New Member
bjorn_helgaas
Level 1
palmtree33
New Member
02d57792880f
New Member
likungchuen
New Member
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.