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Starting another return for another person

ssyw — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:25:45 GMT

I have the Turbo Tax for Mac on Desktop for Home and Business. I need to start my mom's federal tax return. How can I do this without losing my own return?
Is it true that I have up to five federal returns I can do on this one program?

Re: Starting another return for another person

SharonD007 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:30:14 GMT

Yes, with TurboTax Desktop, you can e-file up to five federal tax returns and up to three states.

Refer to the TurboTax Help article How many tax returns can I file with TurboTax?

Re: Starting another return for another person

ssyw — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:35:46 GMT

Thank you for that confirmation. Now, how do I start the second return without losing any of my information?

Re: Starting another return for another person

DawnC — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:43:31 GMT

Save your return and make sure it is named something you won't get confused with other tax returns you will be preparing. Then close your return. Go to the main File menu up top, and select Start New Return and enter her information. Be sure to save that file, making sure to name it something specific to her. You can go back and forth between returns by choosing Open Return and selecting the tax file you want to work on. How do I get started with TurboTax Desktop?

Re: Starting another return for another person

VolvoGirl — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:50:43 GMT

Actually with the Desktop program you can do unlimited returns and efile 5 Federal for free. The rest you can print and mail. To get to the menu items like File - Save go way up to the Apple bar at the very top.

Re: Starting another return for another person

ssyw — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:58:46 GMT

Thank you so much for the clear answer!

Re: Starting another return for another person

ssyw — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:59:15 GMT

Thank you for that clear clarification, too!

Re: Starting another return for another person

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:30:53 GMT

Open Home & Business from your own hard drive. You do not "log in" to an account. Go to the top of your computer screen and click the word "File" then click New Tax Return to start your mom's return.