How to File Two PA tax returns - one resident & one non-resident?

I am a PA resident and my husband is a NH resident, but we have some joint income in PA, so he needs to file a non-resident PA return. I requested the PA tax return after finishing the Federal forms, and it asked questions for my husband and prepared his non-resident return. I cannot figure out how to get it to now ask me my questions in order to prepare a Resident return for me? Do I have to buy PA (as in the free state download will only accomodate one taxpayer). Thanks for your help!!!

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Apr 23, 2025 2:31:47 PM

You cannot file the same state resident and non resident return from the same federal joint return. If you are using the download version, you will need to create a second return. Follow the instructions in the link below to file the second PA return.

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How to File Two PA tax returns - one resident & one non-resident?

You cannot file the same state resident and non resident return from the same federal joint return. If you are using the download version, you will need to create a second return. Follow the instructions in the link below to file the second PA return.

How do I prepare a joint federal return and separate state returns?