Article: 50173
Overview
Nonresident taxpayers who are eligible for the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) and wish to file Alabama Form 40NR using the Married Filing Separately (MFS) status must make the appropriate election within the Alabama data entry section.
This election is only applicable when the filing status is Married Filing Separately and is not valid for any other filing status.
Election for Taxpayer Qualifying for Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
Follow the steps below:
- Go to the State taxes section.
- Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
- In the drop list, select Alabama.
- Select the General tab.
- Select the 40 – Income Tax Return – Pg 1 screen.
- Select the MFS Return and this Taxpayer qualifies for MSRRA check box.
- Click Save to apply changes.
Additional Information
Go to the MSRRA FAQ for more information.