Can I file a non-resident form with TurboTax? My husband is Active Duty Military.

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January 24, 2023
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Carl11_2

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Do you have earned income in a state that is not "your" primary residence? Depending on the state, you may qualify for the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA). Check out https://www.military.com/money/personal-finance/military-spouses-residency-relief-act-mssra

37y5mamaAuthor

One income household. Didn't have this problem last year.....They are trying to say we OWE taxes to CT but we check all the boxes for non-resident.

Carl11_2

Employee

You really haven't provided any information to work with. Are you a CT residence? Is the mlitary member a CT residence? Is the military member currently stationed in CT? Is the non-military spouse with the military member on PCS orders for whatever place they may be stationed at?

Please see https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Individuals/Individual-Tax-Page/Income-Tax-Information-Military

There are three sections.

1. Personnel whose home of record is Connecticut

2. Nonresidents whose home of record is outside of Connecticut

3. Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

If both the military member and the spouse are not CT residents (as shown on the military member's LES statement in the "STATE" box), then I would expect the MSRRA to apply and you can follow the directions provided on the aforementioned website to get any withheld state taxes refunded, as well as make the state's tax assessment on your income "go away".