Question

Harry and Wanda were married in Texas, a community property state, but moved to Virginia, a common law state. The calculation of their income on a joint return: a.Will increase as a result of changing their state of residence. b.Will not change as a result of changing their state of residence. c.Will decrease as a result of changing their state of residence. d.Will not be permitted.

Answer 1

b.Will not change as a result of changing their state of residence.

Step-by-step explanation:

Moving from a community property state to a common law state doesn't affect federal taxes while filing as a married couple. Community property states laws regarding assets acquired while two people are married; they are owned by both spouses. While in common law states, the spouse that purchased an asset is the owner.