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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 11:56:35 AM

Can I file Married Filing Separately on my Federal Taxes and Married Filing Jointly on my Arizona State taxes since it is a community property state?

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:37 AM

Yes.  

From Arizona Department of Revenue

"You may file a joint return, even if you and your spouse filed separate federal returns. 

You may file a separate return, even if you and your spouse filed a joint federal return."


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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:37 AM

Yes.  

From Arizona Department of Revenue

"You may file a joint return, even if you and your spouse filed separate federal returns. 

You may file a separate return, even if you and your spouse filed a joint federal return."


New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:38 AM

Is this true for all states as well?  Colorado?

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:39 AM

Is this true for all states as well?  Colorado?

Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:41 AM

Go to the CO state tax website and check.

Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:56:42 AM

The rules vary from state to state.  Colorado requires that you use the same filing status on your state return that you used on your federal return.
See page 3:  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/104Book.pdf">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/104Book.pdf</a>

By the way, it is generally better that you pose your questions as new questions, rather than as comments on a years-old thread.