https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-figure-out-if-better-to-file-jointly-or-separately/01/3103760#M1138504 <P>Is there a tool in Turbotax to forecast current single filing better or vs if married to file jointly?</P><P>Thank you!</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:25:22 GMT kerry-kiang 2023-10-25T17:25:22Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-figure-out-if-better-to-file-jointly-or-separately/01/3103760#M1138504 <P>Is there a tool in Turbotax to forecast current single filing better or vs if married to file jointly?</P><P>Thank you!</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:25:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-to-figure-out-if-better-to-file-jointly-or-separately/01/3103760#M1138504 kerry-kiang 2023-10-25T17:25:22Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-to-figure-out-if-better-to-file-jointly-or-separately/01/3103952#M1138505 <P>Hi,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You can certainly go through the my info/personal info section at the beginning of TurboTax, and change the status from married filing jointly to married filing separately to see which filing status benefits you most.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>There are 2 separate TurboTax fees for filing separately, whereas there is one fee for filing jointly, there may be states to add too.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>It is usually better to file jointly.</P> <P>Here is a TurboTax article showing which filing status benefits you:</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thank you,</P> <P>John</P> <P>CPA</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:06:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-to-figure-out-if-better-to-file-jointly-or-separately/01/3103952#M1138505 Anonymous 2023-10-25T18:06:37Z