Can I have a different filing status on my Federal Returns and my State returns?

[JohnB5677]

Generally, you are required to use the same filing status on your Maryland income tax return as used on your federal income tax return or the filing status that you would have used if required to file a federal income tax return.

This applies whether you are a resident or nonresident of the State of Maryland

See determining your filing status  Filing Information for Individual Income Tax Maryland

[Debrum]

State of Arkansas? 

[JulieS]

Generally, you use the same filing status as you use on your federal return, but in Arkansas, If you are married, you and your spouse may file a joint return, separately on the same return, or separately on different returns.

[aroo]

how about Pennsylvania?

[Cynthiad66]

Pennsylvania requires that you use the same filing status that you used on your federal income tax return.  @aroo

[kimfish369]

HI

    How about california

[Critter-3]

California requires the same filing status used on the federal return. Exceptions: A taxpayer who is an RDP, and who files single for federal tax purposes must file married/RDP filing jointly or married/RDP filing separately for California purposes.

https://support.taxslayerpro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009300113-California-State-Tax-Information#:~:....

[Cerband]

Note this is now out of date for Montana:

"Beginning with tax years starting after December 31, 2023, Montana taxpayers must use the same filing status they used for federal purposes."

Ref:
https://montana.servicenowservices.com/citizen?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0013196