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posted Mar 9, 2025 5:55:16 PM

Married filing joint, separate state

Hello, I am married and filing joint federally, but she is SC and I am Florida. I typically file via HnRBlock but they wont let me file separate state without paying for an in-person appointment. Is this something I can do via turbotax online?

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Mar 10, 2025 7:57:23 PM

South Carolina generally requires married filers to use the same filing status on their South Carolina return as they do on their federal return. Since you're filing jointly for federal, you'd be required to file jointly for state. However, you'd file a part-year or nonresident return. Your wife would report her income on the South Carolina return and you would indicate that none of your income is taxable in South Carolina.