How do I start to file my separate return from my husband? I need to get started on them today

[gvterry]

At the beginning of starting up Turbo Tax it asks you in you want to start a new return. Other option is continue with your current return or amend a return. You will want to start a New return. Good luck!

[VolvoGirl]

Online is only good for 1 return.  But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts.   How to start another return in the Online version https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288574 

[VolvoGirl]

And may I ask why you are filing separate returns?  Sometimes people don't realize the differences between filing  Joint and MFS.

Unless you have a specific reason to file separate returns,
It is usually better to file Joint. Joint has the lowest tax rates and the highest Standard Deduction.   And if you are in a Community Property state MFS gets tricky to figure out.  Here's some things to consider about filing separately……

In the first place you each have to file a separate return, so that's two returns.  And if you are using the Online version that means using 2 accounts and paying the fees twice.  
 
Many people think they come out better when filing Married Filing Separate but they are probably doing it wrong.  If one person itemizes deductions then the other one must itemize too, even if it's less than the standard deduction, even if it is ZERO!  
 
And there are several credits you can't take when filing separately, like the
EITC Earned Income Tax Credit
Child Care Credit
Educational Deductions and Credits

And contributions to IRA and ROTH IRA are limited when you file MFS.

Also if you file Married Filing Separately up to 85`% of your Social Security becomes taxable right away even with zero other income.

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[mindanser]

Simply create and a tax return and select the Filing Status of Married Filing Separately.  If today is very close to the filing deadline, file for an Automatic Extension, which delays the filing date only.  You still have to pay by 4/15! I would also ensure that your husband is filing with the same Filing Status of Married Filing Separately, or you could have problems straightening out the confusion with the IRS.  It would almost certainly trigger a letter from them asking for clarification.  That could lead to an Audit in the worst situation.  At the very least, an Amended Return would have to filed by one or both of you two.