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posted Feb 22, 2025 10:04:18 AM

is there a 2024 turbotax version that let's me file separate returns for 2 other family members. I did that in 2023.

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Level 15
Feb 22, 2025 10:07:11 AM

Yes if you buy the Desktop Download.  The Desktop program can do unlimited returns and efile 5 for free.  Then  each state is $25 to efile.   The Online versions are only good for 1 return per account.  

 

You can buy the current Desktop Download program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

 

Level 15
Feb 22, 2025 10:07:35 AM

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.

 

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596

 

 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.

 

DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

You can also purchase the desktop download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

 

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

 

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return. 

 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2025 10:09:19 AM

Yes, you can open an account for each person in TurboTax Online/Mobile. You must use different user names.

If you used TurboTax Desktop you can do up to five tax returns.

 

@clamhat 

Level 15
Feb 22, 2025 10:11:56 AM

the desktop versions will allow e-filing of up to 5 federal 1040s for only the cost of the app and possibly a state e-filing fee (states may be mailed to avoid the fee)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/install-turbotax/