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Can I select status on Montana return as Married filing separately on same form while status on Federal is Married?

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
June 3, 2019
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Yes, you can. Montana law does not require you to claim the same filing status that you claimed on your federal tax return. For example, if you are married and you filed your federal income tax return jointly, you and your spouse have the option to file your Montana tax return either jointly or separately.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

The Inuit form is not letting us file separately.

No.

"Beginning with tax years starting after December 31, 2023, Montana taxpayers must use the same filing status they used for federal purposes."

Montana Department of Revenue - Individual Income Tax (Filing Status)

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