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Can someone else use my TurboTax Deluxe?

By Olivia Norman |

A TurboTax Online account can only be used for one federal tax return. To do a tax return for someone else, you have to use a different account. You cannot prepare another tax return with the same account that you used for your own return. TurboTax is only for consumer use.

Can TurboTax import spouse?

No, unfortunately, there is not. Since this is a new joint return, you cannot merge the two old TurboTax accounts by importing the information of both spouses into the new joint return. You can import from one of the spouse’s accounts, but not the other.

Is TurboTax Deluxe a one time fee?

The TurboTax programs change for each tax year based upon the tax code. So each tax year is a separate purchase for the software. There are no monthly fees.

Can two different people use the same TurboTax?

If you are using the desktop version of TurboTax, yes you can. If you are using the online version of TurboTax, then you will need a TurboTax account for each person that you are preparing a return for because only one tax return can be filed per TurboTax online account.

When Filing taxes married but separately do you need spouse information?

When couples file separately, the IRS requires taxpayers to include their spouse’s information on their returns. According to the IRS, if you and your spouse file separate returns and one of you itemizes deductions, then the other spouse will have a standard deduction of zero.

How do I transfer TurboTax to another account?

Sign in to TurboTax Online and start a new return, or open or continue a return you already started. After the screen has loaded, select the Tax Tools drop-down menu in the left menu and then select Tools. In the pop-up window, select the Transfer last year’s TurboTax return from your computer link.

How does TurboTax help you with your taxes?

TurboTax starts by asking you simple questions about yourself. Then, based on your answers, we’ll help you find deductions and credits unique to your situation. Our team of CPAs keeps our products up-to-date with the latest tax laws, so we know exactly what to ask.

Can you file more than one return with TurboTax?

If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever. When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.

What kind of questions do you ask on TurboTax?

TurboTax works like an interview—we ask you easy–to–answer questions about your life that affect your tax situation (i.e., Are you married? Do you have kids?) and fill in all the right tax forms behind the scenes. Your answers tell us which deductions and credits to look for, and what to ask next.

Can a married couple filing separately use the same TurboTax account?

Can a married couple filing separately use the same turbotax account? You need two separate accounts. Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income.