The IRS does not recognized an RDP. Period. So each individual is required to file their own separate federal tax returns with a filing status of single. Period. If using the online version of TurboTax, this will be EXPENSIVE. It's also extremely tricky and in some cases just flat out not possible to file all returns CORRECTLY using any version of Turbotax... be it desktop or the online version.
Partner A will need to create their own online TurboTax account and complete both a federal return *AND* a CA state return with a filing status of SINGLE. But they will only e-file the FEDERAL return.
Partner B will need to create their own online TurboTax account and complete both a federal return *AND* a CA state return with a filing status of SINGLE. But ehy will only e-file the FEDERAL return.
Then both partners will need to create a thrid online account and complete a joint federal return *AND* a joint state return. It will not be possible to e-file either return. So you will have to print the state return, sign it, and mail it yourself to the state taxing authority.
Partner A will have to pay for e-filing their federal return.
Parner B will have to pay for e-filing their federal return.
Both will have to pay for "BOTH" the joint federal return (that you can not e-file even if you try) and the joint state return that you will have to print, sign and mail to the state.
So with the online version, this will be expensive.
