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 decrease as a result of changing their state of residence.
C)Will not change as a result of changing their state of residence.
D)Will not be permitted.
E)None of these.

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The calculation of their income on a joint return will not change as a result of changing their state of residence because federal income tax calculations are based on federal law, not state property law distinctions between community property and common law states.

Harry and Wanda Were Married in Texas, a Community Property