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posted Apr 8, 2025 12:35:25 PM

Why do I need to enter my spouse information when we are filing separately? If I don’t put his social security in I don’t get my taxes?

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Level 15
Apr 8, 2025 3:38:11 PM

The IRS requires your spouse's Social Security number so that they can compare the two separate tax returns to make sure you are handling deductions properly. This is an IRS requirement, not a TurboTax requirement.

 

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Level 15
Apr 8, 2025 3:38:11 PM

The IRS requires your spouse's Social Security number so that they can compare the two separate tax returns to make sure you are handling deductions properly. This is an IRS requirement, not a TurboTax requirement.