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    Jan 20, 2014, 10:45 PM
    Federal tax: couple living in different states
    I work (and live) in Texas while my wife works (and lives) in New Hampshire. How should we file our federal taxes?
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    Jan 21, 2014, 06:56 AM
    Federal taxes are filed as a joint return so income from both states is combined. State taxes are flied to each state.
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    Jan 21, 2014, 07:32 AM
    Since neither TX nor NH have an income tax, there are no issues regarding how to files state taxes. However, NH does have a 5% tax on dividends and interest if the amounts received are over $2400. Assuming this doesn't apply you simply need to file your federal tax return in the normal way. If your dividend + interest income is above $2400 post back and we'll help you figure out how to file that return.
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    Jan 21, 2014, 08:09 AM
    Filing across that distance CAN be a problem, but it is something I deal with on a routine basis.

    If you want professional help, please email me at the email address in my profile.
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