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If you corrected it in Forms mode and went to Personal Info and corrected it, that is what will appear on the form that goes to the IRS.  And....the IRS only uses the first few letters of your name anyway---they use your SSN and match it to the first few letters.

@xmasbaby0Thank you for your reply, but as I stated in my question, I did open the "forms" and the name was misspelled, so I corrected it.  I just need to know that is a resolution and it will carry through to my filing.   Thank you.

When you are entering income on a joint return, every income entry screen will either have a spot with both spouse’s names there, or when you click to enter a W-2, 1099R, etc. it will ask you by name which spouse it is for.  You do not have to wait for the software to “ask” you for your spouse’s income. Go to the screens to enter your spouse’s W-2’s, 1099’s, etc. just like you did for your own income.  Then look for your spouse’s name there.     To enter your retirement income, Go to  Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA  401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.   The screen will ask you which spouse the 1099R is for.  

If your incarcerated sibling does not meet the criteria mentioned by Champ @Mike9241 then, no, you cannot claim someone who is incarcerated as a dependent.   In order to claim a dependent you have to provide over half their support----so their support  (which even at the low end is well over $40,000 per year on average) is being paid for by the correctional facility and the tax dollars that pay to keep it in operation.   Money you spend to provide for their incidental expenses, etc. is a gift, which is not deductible.

@kbwhaley99 wrote: Thank you! Would I need the PIN for myself or for my son?  You would need the IP PIN for yourself only.  And this is just so that you can e-file your 2024 tax return instead of having to print and mail the tax return.

It depends on the kind of information you need to enter.    Very simple returns that only require a Form 1040 and no other forms or schedules can be prepared using the Free Edition.   If you have information that requires extra schedules or forms, then you have to upgrade to a paid version of the software--and there are a couple of paid versions, depending on what kind of income you are entering.   Or...you could purchase the desktop download software to use on a full PC or Mac and pay a one-time download fee to prepare and e-file multiple returns, with the only additional fee being the optional state e-file fee (you can mail the state for free).         ONLINE 2024 https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/   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.            If you started in the Free Edition and entered any data that required any extra forms or schedules, you have to upgrade to a paid version and if you are watching the screens carefully you are alerted to the upgrade.       TurboTax Online: Important Details about Filing Simple Form 1040 Returns If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or student loan interest), you can file for free yourself with TurboTax Free Edition, or you can file with TurboTax Live Assisted Basic at the listed price. Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible. Examples of situations included in a simple Form 1040 return (assuming no added tax complexity): W-2 income Interest, dividends or original issue discounts (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-OID) that don’t require filing a Schedule B IRS standard deduction Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Student loan interest deduction Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions   Examples of situations not included in a simple Form 1040 return: Itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A, like charitable contributions, medical expenses, mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G Business or 1099-NEC income (often reported by those who are self-employed, gig workers or freelancers) Stock sales (including crypto investments) Income from rental property or property sales Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules  1095A for marketplace health insurance     How can I see my TurboTax  fees?  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-account-billing/review-fees-turbotax-online/L1XnIzgzg_US_en_US?uid=m682vq7k   If your TurboTax fees are higher than expected, you can reduce them by removing add-ons     (BEFORE you e-file) :   Remove Premium Services Remove MAX Defend & Restore Remove a state Remove PLUS Help & Support Remove Pay With Your Refund     Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site   https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/   Or—if you live in certain states you may be eligible to use the new IRS Direct File     In Filing Season 2025, Direct File will be available in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.    https://directfile.irs.gov/   https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2629