topic I HAVE GOTTEN A DIVORCE THIS YEAR AND MY HUSBAND'S NAME IS STILL SHOWING AS THE PRIMARY PERSON ON THIS ACCOUNT. HOW CAN I CHANGE THAT AS I WILL BE KEEPING THIS ACCOUNT. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I HAVE GOTTEN A DIVORCE THIS YEAR AND MY HUSBAND'S NAME IS STILL SHOWING AS THE PRIMARY PERSON ON THIS ACCOUNT. HOW CAN I CHANGE THAT AS I WILL BE KEEPING THIS ACCOUNT.

sreasley — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:40 GMT

Sorry, You both need to set up new accounts and not trans...

VolvoGirl — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:41 GMT

Sorry, You both need to set up new accounts and not transfer from 2016. You can't delete the other spouse from it properly.
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It would be better if you would start a new account with...

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:42 GMT

It would be better if you would start a new account with only your name. Trying to use an account that was previously used for a joint return will be too messy. It is hard to remove everything that might transfer over from a joint return. You can use the same email address, but start a new account with a new user ID. You will be filing either single or Head of Household (if you have the dependents living with you.).