Thank you for your reply...and I tried to follow your instructions...but I don't see where I can e-file a Married Filing Separately return for Alabama from a Married Filing Jointly federal return.  The return that I need to file is for the Spouse.

Do you have any more ideas on this?  I remain bamboozled:-)  and I would prefer not to send in a paper return.  In fact, Alabama doesn't want paper returns.

Thanks!