Well, that's an interesting idea! I have no recollection now how I built the files, but if your "idea" would work, that would be a GREAT suggestion to give to RDPs - BEFORE - they start building their IRS Mock Return! So simple, especially as for most people, the "main" filer would then add his/her partner into his/her Individual Build for the IRS return! Splendid idea! I don't have time to test this out, but it would be great for TT to test it out and to update their guidance. Keep in mind that last year 2022 for the 2021 returns, and this year 2023 for the 2022 returns until a couple of months ago when I started working on our returns, the TT software provided guidance as I described it before: build and e-file IRS Individual Returns BUT not for the State for both partners, then build an IRS Mock Married Return, finalize the State Joint Return, and e-file the State Joint Return BUT not the IRS Mock Married Return. I read it, and I also talked with a TT Tax Expert about it, and it was there in January 2023, but it is NO LONGER THERE now - it has been removed. Go figure!
