Multiple Returns with online account?

krshortr — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:55:40 GMT

I see some old posts regarding the use of the CD/download version of TurboTax to file multiple family member returns. I need to file for my parents this year, and am using the online version. Is the download version still the preferred method of accomplishing this?

Re: Multiple Returns with online account?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:57:46 GMT

When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee. Each return needs its own account and user ID. If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596

When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software. You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones. If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.

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Multiple Returns with online account?

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