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And here’s some other things to know about filing Separate.  Joint is almost always better.  Here's some things to consider about filing separately……   In the first place you each have to file a separate return, so that's two returns.  And if you are using the Online version that means using 2 accounts and paying the fees twice.  The Desktop CD/Download program would be better to use.   Many people think they come out better when filing Married Filing Separate but they are probably doing it wrong.  If one person itemizes deductions on Schedule A then the other one must itemize too, even if it's less than the standard deduction, even if it is ZERO!  And if you are in a Community Property state it can be complicated to figure out.   And there are several credits you can't take when filing separately, like the EITC Earned Income Tax Credit Child Care Credit Educational Deductions and Credits   And contributions to IRA and ROTH IRA are limited when you file MFS.   Also if you file Married Filing Separately up to 85`% of your Social Security becomes taxable right away even with zero other income.   See ……. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/is-it-better-for-a-married-couple-to-file-jointly-or-separately/00/25590

Are you using the Online version?  Print the return before you file (you will have to pay first) https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers/print-copy-turbotax-online-return-file/L5tOKFAdV_US_en_US

You don’t pay tax through TurboTax but you pay it directly to the IRS and your state if it has income tax.  https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes   The income from your conversion is taxed at your marginal tax rate taking into account that your conversion might have pushed you into a higher tax bracket. 

@ tony1525 wrote: windows desktop turbotax   premium? when working the "tax screens", i can not read the screen lines asking questions or giving instructions?!? writing is dark and so is the background????? no contrast! So you're using the installed software and not a browser.   I can't duplicate that, and it's not a common complaint, so it's difficult to make a suggestion.  Do you use any unusual display settings, such as for accessibility reasons?  In any case, see if you can make this temporary change to adjust contrast in Windows:   Click the Windows start menu in bottom left corner of your computer screen, then choose Settings. Then in the Settings search bar enter the phrase  high contrast without quotes. Then turn high contrast on. Once on, you can select from several "themes" to see if one helps you. You'll need to undo all that after each use of TurboTax.   Or phone TurboTax Support for assistance so they can talk with you in realtime to see what may be going on:   FAQ: What is the TurboTax phone number? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632

This is a user community forum, but we can tell you how to reach TurboTax Support.   First, how did you submit your refund request?   Did you use the online refund request form?  If so, you should have a tracking number, and you can use the form at the bottom of the page at the link below to "Track a refund request" (see image).   https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/intuit-refunds/request-refund-turbotax-product/L834M6uyW_US_en_US .               . Otherwise you will need to phone TurboTax Support for assistance, or message a TurboTax Support agent at X/Twitter or Facebook.   FAQ: What is the TurboTax phone number? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632   Direct message a Support agent: https://x.com/TeamTurboTax or https://www.facebook.com/turbotax

windows desktop turbotax   premium? when working the "tax screens", i can not read the screen lines asking questions or giving instructions?!? writing is dark and so is the background????? no contrast!

I assume you are referring to the "Up to 5 days early" refund offer.  Assuming you have not already filed your return, you can go through the FILE section again, and I believe on Step 2 when it asks how you want to receive your refund, decline that option.