My Federal and SDtate Returns are filed through Turbo tas. I files seperately from my wife for tax reasons. I need to now file her reurn as well. Do I need to open another seperate account with Turbo tas for heer return? Thank you.

[jjdj2file]

I need to now file her return as well. Do I need to open another separate account with Turbo tax for her return? Thank you.

[xmasbaby0]

Yes your spouse needs her own account and user ID.   When you file married filing separately, it takes two separate accounts when you use online TurboTax.  And ..... you must follow all of the rules for filing MFS.   That means if you used standard deduction, she must also use standard deduction.  If you itemized deductions then she must also use itemized deductions.  If you are in a community property state, it gets even trickier.

If you were legally married at the end of 2022 your filing choices are married filing jointly or married filing separately.

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $25,900 (+$1400 for each spouse 65 or older)  You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit. 

If you choose to file married filing separately, both spouses have to file the same way—either you both itemize or you both use standard deduction. Your tax rate will be higher than on a joint return. Some of the special rules for filing separately include: you cannot get earned income credit, education credits, adoption credits, or deductions for student loan interest. A higher percent of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. Your limit for SALT (state and local taxes and sales tax) will be only $5000 per spouse. In many cases you will not be able to take the child and dependent care credit. The amount you can contribute to a retirement account will be affected. If you live in a community property state, you will be required to provide additional information regarding your spouse’s income. ( Community property states:  AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI)

 If  you are using online TurboTax to prepare your returns, you will need to prepare two separate returns and pay twice.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894449-married-filing-jointly-vs-married-filing-separately

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901162-married-filing-separately-in-community-property-states

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[TerukoL]

In the CD/Download version of TurboTax, you can prepare as many federal returns as you want. Up to five can be e-filed. Additional returns must be printed and mailed.

You can also use TurboTax Online or the mobile app to prepare multiple returns, but each return requires its own unique login and must be paid for separately.

Please click Can I file multiple returns with TurboTax? to learn more.