Did you set up the return correctly as a joint tax return?
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 Personal Info.
Whenever you are entering income information there should then be a spot for you and for your spouse's income information. You should be able to click Add W-2 and choose which spouse's name to enter the W-2 under; same thing for 1099's etc. Enter the income under the correct spouse's name.
When you prepare a joint return you include all the information for both spouses on the SAME tax return. Include all of your personal information, all of your income from every source, all dependents (if any), all credits and deductions for both of you. You get ONE refund with both names on it.
Yes, if you are filing a joint return, you have to enter your wife's information too.
If you haven't entered any information about her at all, you need to start in the Personal Information section and add her.
Here's how to do that:
The next part is to add her W-2 forms:
If you need to add other information about your wife, respond back with more details about what you need to add.