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struffy
Apr 2, 2013, 09:20 AM
We filed separate on federal return . Question is can we file joint on our state return or not >?

dontknownuthin
Apr 2, 2013, 09:49 AM
I don't believe so because your state return is largely based on the answers in your federal return. To avoid being flagged for audit, I wouldn't attempt it.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 2, 2013, 04:12 PM
It depends on the state. Most (but not all) states require you file exactly the way you file the federal return.