My college student tax file is asking for input of parent's income (Form 540). If I am filing married joint with my wife, should that input be both our incomes combined?

[isilves]

My college student tax file is asking for input of parent's income (Form 540). If I am filing married joint with my wife, should that input be both our incomes combined? The Turboxtax question is vague with the singular word parent.

[KeshaH]

Yes, this should be total income from your 540. This question is likely related for Form 3800 which is calculating tax on a child's unearned income. As with the federal Kiddie Tax, this tax is calculated at the parent's rate.