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posted Apr 15, 2024 8:19:35 AM

I have NOT submitted by 2023 returns It says I'm blind but I'm NOT and I need to change it to married filing jointly. Do you know how I do this?

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Level 15
Apr 15, 2024 8:25:35 AM

Go to MY INFO and go through the screens....you must have clicked on legally blind there by accident.

 

Do you need to know how to file a joint return?

 

To begin a new joint return on TurboTax:

 

You will not be able to merge two previous TT account to start your new joint return.  You can transfer ONE of your 2022 returns into a new return, so choose the most complicated one.  The other spouse’s information needs to be entered manually.

 

 

When you enter your own information in My Info, you have to answer the question "Were you married?"  If you click the button for Married, then a drop down will appear that asks, "Do you want to file this return together with your spouse?"  Then you choose yes to file a joint return.  You would then enter your spouse's information into My Info.  Whenever you are entering income information there should then be a spot for you and for your spouse's income information.  Income screens will have spots with each spouse’s name—be careful to enter under the correct names.

 

Level 8
Apr 15, 2024 8:29:49 AM

You will have to go back to the personal info section to make these changes.

 

Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2024 8:36:19 AM

If you are in the Online version you will have to go to My Info.

 

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