topic Which TurboTax do I need? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Which TurboTax do I need?

xhasti — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:47:12 GMT

I'm a "regular" employee with a W2, and my wife has a small business and is filing self employed. If we want to file jointly which TurboTax product will allow us to do both?

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

DoninGA — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:39:33 GMT

Using the TurboTax online editions you would need the Self-Employed edition.

Using the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions then any of the desktop editions can be used.

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:39:56 GMT

You need online Self-Employed OR any version of the CD/download. Your self-employed spouse has to prepare a Schedule C for business expenses, which can only be done using online Self-Employed or by using the CD/download --- if you use the CD/download every version has all the forms and schedules needed.

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

Anonymous_ — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:40:00 GMT

For preparing your return online, you need TurboTax Self-Employed.

You can use any desktop (installed on a computer) version of TurboTax.

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

KatrinaLO — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:20:01 GMT

Please see the information in this TurboTax FAQ for assistance in selecting the best product for your tax situation.

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

xhasti — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:42:46 GMT

Thank you! If we do the online/Self Employed option does it allow for joint filing where one spouse isn't self employed?

Re: Which TurboTax do I need?

Anonymous_ — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:45:07 GMT

@xhasti wrote:

If we do the online/Self Employed option does it allow for joint filing where one spouse isn't self employed?

Yes.