For Non-Resident State tax filing, what if my spouse and I filing jointly worked in separate counties or cities? Should we file separately?

[KatrinaB48]

What state are you filing?

[jpfedele7]

Virginia.  We live in North Carolina and both earned income in Virginia in different cities. TurboTax only asked for one city.

[pass5858]

Individuals who are married lose certain deductions and credits if they file Married Filing Separate. I would recommend always file Married Filing Joint unless there is a very strong financial advantage not to do so (but I don't know of any).

[JohnB5677]

We live in North Carolina and both earned income in Virginia in different cities. TurboTax only asked for one city.

If there is a local tax involved it will be posted to boxes 18 - 20 on you W-2.  If there is nothing there it  will not affect your return.

[pass5858]

Another consideration is that you may need to purchase an additional state if you earned income in 2 states. But this should be evidenced in your W2s.

[MarilynG1]

No, if you and your spouse both have Earned Income in a Non-Resident State, you can file a Joint Return to that state.

If any Local Tax is involved, it will be shown on your W-2s and TurboTax will confirm the amounts.

Click this link for more info on How to File a Non-Resident Return.