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jdmay86
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‎June 6, 2019 4:41 AM
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DOES IT MATTER WHICH SPOUSE DEPENDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO ON A MARRIED FILING SEPARATE STATE TAX RETURN?

 
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KenH1
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‎June 6, 2019 4:41 AM

DOES IT MATTER WHICH SPOUSE DEPENDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO ON A MARRIED FILING SEPARATE STATE TAX RETURN?

No, but if one spouse has little or no income, it wouldn't make sense to claim dependents on that return.  The child-related tax credits don't apply to MFS returns.

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