In community property states, when you file as “married filing separately,” you must report half of your spouse’s income and half of your own income on your tax return. Similarly, you also need to report half of any community expenses or payments made by either spouse.
What are the community property states?
Community property states are those where any income or assets acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned by both spouses. As of 2024, the community property states are:
- Arizona
- California
- Idaho
- Louisiana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Texas
- Washington
- Wisconsin
If you have any more questions about community property or need help with specific tax scenarios, feel free to ask!
