When a married couple is filing taxes and they live in different states, can they still file jointly for federal. Do they file seperatley for state?
2007-07-10 05:52:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
Yes, a married couple can file a joint return for federal tax purposes. Even if they are not divorced yet, they can agree to file jointly if it benefits them for tax purposes. As for state returns, that depends on what state law mandates. Some states will let you do joint and some will not. You can file separate resident/nonresident returns but again, it depends on state law. It would be best to see a tax professional for detailed information on your state's tax laws since each state as their own laws.
2007-07-12 10:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can always file a joint federal return.
State law will determine how they can file their state returns. Some require you to file the same status as federal. Some mandate separate returns and some let you choose whatever is best for you.
2007-07-10 07:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
on your federal return you combine your earnings and document a joint return. In AZ you may nevertheless document a joint return yet in trouble-free terms claiming his earnings as yours is from a state with out state earnings tax.
2016-11-08 22:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋