According to the instructions for Mississippi income taxes, If any of the following apply, a Mississippi tax return should be filed:
- Mississippi tax was withheld from your wages (except Mississippi gambling income).
- You are a part-year or nonresident with Mississippi taxable income (other than gambling income).
- You are a Mississippi resident and:
- Single with gross income over $8,300 + $1,500 per dependent.
- Married with combined gross income over $16,600 + $1,500 per dependent.
- You are a minor and your gross income exceeds your personal exemption + standard deduction (based on filing status).
- You are a Mississippi resident working outside the state – you must report all income regardless of source.
- You are a Mississippi resident working outside the U.S. – report total gross income, even if employed abroad temporarily.
- If eligible for the federal foreign income exclusion (Form 2555), deduct the amount using Schedule N.
- You are a survivor or representative for a taxpayer who passed away during the tax year – file a return for the deceased.
Married persons may file tax returns in 3 different ways:
- A joint return is for couples with only one spouse having income.
- A combined return can be used when both spouses have income.
- A separate return is used when both spouses want to file two separate returns.
Where can I make the selection in the program?
When you file a joint federal return, you can choose how to file your state return. If you select Married Filing a Combined Return, your spouse’s income will be placed in the spouse column based on the assignment made on the federal return. If no assignment was made, the income will be split equally between you and your spouse.
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