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You appear to be using TTax On-Line --NOT the
downloaded desktop version that is installed on YOUR computer.
If you are using the On-Line version, one of the features is that
the user ID/account can be used for ONE and only one tax return --e-filed
or printed/mailed. (Has always been this way)
If you need (or try) to prepare more than one return you MUST create a new
user ID/account and pay for EACH return --if you want to use the
on-line version. The same e-mail address can be used for multiple DIFFERENT
account ID's.
If you try to prepare a second return using the same ID you will overwrite
all data for the first return
and it will be lost forever; thus if the IRS challenges your first
return you will no longer have a basis
to respond to questions.
Starting another return (with the Online version)
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894512-how-do-i-start-a-second-return-in-turbotax-online
If you are using the Desktop version (which you install on your own
computer) simply open/launch the program and select the BLUE "Start a
New Return" button (or select "New Return" under the
"File" tab in the menu bar) near the center of the window; TTax
should then save each return with a unique filename based on the first name
listed on the actual return. Multiple returns are no problem and no
additional cost. The IRS limits you to 5 e-filed returns; however you can
print and mail additional returns.
You can purchase CD (or Download) from TTax at this link:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/?view=desktop
You should also be aware that many retailers (on-line and storefront)
frequently sell TTax CDs and/or downloads for less. MAKE SURE that the retailer is well
known and not simply a ‘pop-up’ fraudster.
If it is really cheap, it probably is not legitimate.
please help me to do my grandson taxes he worked last summer got 2021 w2
@DD2004 Is your grandson your dependent----or are you just helping him out by preparing his tax return?
If he is your dependent:
MY DEPENDENT HAD A JOB
If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return. He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)
If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc or 1099NEC then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.
You might also want to use free software from the IRS Free File versions:
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
If you are just asking to start a new return for him using online TurboTax:
When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee. Each return needs its own account and user ID. 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. You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones. If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.
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