Michigan state return is calculating the number of exemptions incorrectly. It won't allow me to change it in either step by step or forms mode.. help?

[Packfan2019]

I am Filing as "Married, Filing Separately" with no dependents and it is putting a 2 in Line 9a.  Shouldn't it be 1?  Its always been that in previous years.  I can't change it in either Step by Step instructions or Forms mode.

[KrisD]

It should be 1.

If you filed jointly for the federal return, you need to mock up a separate federal return in order to file separately for the state. 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301995

[Packfan2019]

I am filing both Federal and State as "Married, Filing Separately.". The Turbotax software is putting in 2 for my exemptions on my state return.  How can I correct it?  Forms mode does not allow me to edit that field.

[KrisD]

Does the Federal 1040 show Married Filing Separately?
Does the Federal 1040 list any dependents?

[Packfan2019]

Yes, it does.  I originally created them both using the "Step by Step" method in Turbotax.   I only noticed the state return was incorrect after printing it out and proof reading it before filing.

[KrisD]

Does the MI-1040 show married filing separately? Line 7c
If not, change 7b to 7 c on the MI-1040 first, then see if you can change the exemption to 1 on line 9a.

[Packfan2019]

Yes, It is Married Filing Separately on 7c.