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    Mar 30, 2008, 08:13 PM
    Married Filing Jointly Vs Separarely - Federal Vs State
    Hi,
    I live and work in OH. I got married in June 2007. My wife lived in NJ until Aug 2007 and moved from NJ to OH in Aug 2007. If I choose to file jointly for federal tax returns, do I need to file jointly for OH and NJ state returns? If I have a choice for the state returns, which one should I opt for - joint or separate?
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    Mar 30, 2008, 08:30 PM
    It is your own choice.
    If you file joint return, then on OH return you will report only the OH income
    On NJ return, you will report only the NJ income.
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