Does filing taxes jointly when income earned in different states work????
Hi, got this urgent question. Husband is military and has the primary residence in texas. He files via texas (state taxes) every year. Last year we filed jointly, but I didn't work, this year I did and worked where we are currently stationed in VA. Should we go to the free tax place on post, or could we file via turbotax online? How should we accomodate it with the two different states. He didnt pay state taxes but I did (for VA)! Thanks for any help. We don't know what to do about the situation
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- Your best bet would be go to the free tax place on post. They are familiar with filing military personells taxes and would have the knowledge to do the right thing.
- My husband also has a job that requires us to move somewhat frequently. You should fill out a joint filing for both states. You will only have to pay taxes on the income for that state. For example, you have no state income tax for TX but you will file jointly with your husband claiming his income only for your state taxes there. The same is filed for VA and your income will be the only amount claimed for that state. To eliminate any confusion I would go to the free tax preparer on post since the price is right. They can make sure that all appropriate forms are filed to the appropriate states.
- If you didn't earn any money in VA, you shouldn't have to pay taxes there. But it would probably be best to go totethe tx preparer on post.
- Tax services on the post will only do your federal taxes. You and your husband are Texas residents for federal taxes. A good choice since there is no Texas income tax, so nothing to file. You file Married Filing Joint. You can also file in Virginia if it is to your advantage. You do not have to file if your income is under $7,000. It may still be advantageous to file if there is a significant state refund. You file as a non-resident Married Filing Separately. Just you. http://www.tax.virginia.gov
