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MD form 502 - spouse's signature required if married filing separately?

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April 18, 2022
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On MD form 502 there is a line for "Spouse's signature" on the last page. Is this required if married filing separately? (This will be paper filed, not efiled.)

Thanks,

Don C.

DanielV01

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No. If the return is Married Filing Separately, only the spouse filing that return is required to sign. "Spouse's signature" is for a joint return, because in that situation both spouses are equally responsible and liable for the filing made. With a separate filing that's not the case.

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