question on filing tax for couple living separately (May: incomes, taxes)

[funsc]

as spouse lives in CA, when filing tax, May I choose Married file jointly for federal & file OK state tax separately? or the state filing status has to be the same as federal?

Any suggestion?

Thanks

[Goodpasture]

file jointly. Pay OK taxes only on income generated in OK......Pay CA taxes only on income generated in CA

[funsc]

Originally Posted by Goodpasture

file jointly. Pay OK taxes only on income generated in OK......Pay CA taxes only on income generated in CA

in the state tax form,

How do I deal with the "Federal adjusted gross income"? as we filed jointly for "Federal", the AGI includes incomes from both states, it doesn't make sense to start with this number. Should I deduct my spouse's income out of it first?

thanks

[Goodpasture]

You list your income and your spouses income (with W-2's) on the state. You apply only the taxes on income generated in the state.

I would suggest you either get a good tax software that will walk you through it (Turbo Tax does the "interview" thing), or go to a tax accountant to have your taxes prepared.