How do I change the Iowa tax filing status?

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June 3, 2019
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My federal return status is married joint. I would like the Iowa state form to be married joint not status 3 which is married filing separately on the same form.

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Best answer by DanielV01

It's on the third screen of the Iowa return. On that screen is a title Do Any of These Situations Apply? On that screen there is a checkbox for "I need to change or verify my Iowa filing status (select if married filing joint on federal)". Click that box to open up the option to change from separate combined to joint for Iowa.

DanielV01

Employee

You can choose this filing status at the beginning of the Iowa return, but usually separate on the same form is better tax savings. Any reason you did not want to use the separate/same return status?

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lindainiowaAuthor

the last 2 years I got a better refund filing joint on the state form

lindainiowaAuthor

I have not been able to find where to change it this year. Did not see any options as to where to do it.

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jmf203

Can the filing status be changed every year if needed or is the selection non-reversible?

DianeW777

Yes, you can change the filing status of your return each year as necessary. This can be done in the Personal Info section of your return. Simply select to 'Edit' beside your name and review or change your filing status.

You can compare filing statuses to see which is best by using the information in the link below. Depending on your state of residence there can be a significant difference when checking the overall (federal and state) results combined.