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Alex and Jordan are registered domestic partners. They are required to file a California return. Neither had dependents they could claim for 2024.

On the California return, what is Alex's and Jordan's correct and generally most favorable filing status?
Single.
Married/RDP filing jointly.
Married/RDP filing separately.
Qualifying surviving spouse/RDP

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Married/RDP filing jointly.

California treats registered domestic partners as spouses for state tax purposes, so they cannot file as single. Filing jointly is generally most favorable (lower tax rates, higher deductions/credits), though in rare situations (separate liability, large medical expenses, etc.) married/RDP filing separately might be chosen.