If you purchase TurboTax CD/Download, you can prepare a joint tax return then compare Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) with Married Filing Separately (MFS) by following the instructions in the TurboTax Help article How can I compare Married Filing Jointly with Married Filing Separately?
You can't compare Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) with Married Filing Separately (MFS) in TurboTax on-line without completing three different tax returns, one for you (MFS), one for your spouse (MFS), and one together (MFJ). When you complete each one, look at the refund or balance due to compare. MFJ generally gives you the most benefits.
You can't link two tax returns so that TurboTax can determine which taxpayer should claim what credit or deduction.
Refer to the TurboTax article Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes Jointly or Separately? for additional information.
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