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kroach
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Should i file joint or seperate if one works in sc and other in georgia

 
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AnnetteB6
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Should i file joint or seperate if one works in sc and other in georgia

In general, a married couple will have a better tax outcome if they file a joint return instead of separate returns.  For the Federal tax return, where (which state) you work is not really a consideration when deciding to file jointly or separately.  

 

It may be something to consider if you do not both live in the same state.  That would be determined by your individual situation for residency, where you worked, and the filing requirements of the states involved.  

 

However, if you both live in the same state, but one of you works in another state, the situation is more straightforward.  You would file a non-resident return for the state where income was earned, but you did not live in that state.  Report only the income earned in that state.  Then, you would file a resident tax return for the state where you live and report all of your income from both states.  On the resident return, you would also claim a 'credit for taxes paid' to the other state to avoid double taxation for the out of state income.

 

To learn more about filing jointly or separately, or about filing two state returns, take a look at the following TurboTax help articles:

 

Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?

 

Do I have to file tax returns in more than one state?

 

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