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gary21617
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Although we are filing jointly, I am forced to answer: What if (daughter's name) lived with both parents, but we're not filing jointly? (Yes/No) are the only options

This question makes no sense. We're filing jointly, and indicated that earlier, but TT is asking this question anyway. How can I answer it? I can't get past it.
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Although we are filing jointly, I am forced to answer: What if (daughter's name) lived with both parents, but we're not filing jointly? (Yes/No) are the only options

Where are you seeing that question?

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Although we are filing jointly, I am forced to answer: What if (daughter's name) lived with both parents, but we're not filing jointly? (Yes/No) are the only options

Delete her as your dependent and then re-enter.  Make sure you read each question concerning the dependent carefully.

 

Also, verify that you are filing as Married Filing Jointly.  That will be shown when you edit the first person on the tax return in the My Info section of the program.

gary21617
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Although we are filing jointly, I am forced to answer: What if (daughter's name) lived with both parents, but we're not filing jointly? (Yes/No) are the only options

 
I have verified my filing status is set to Married Filing Jointly.
 
The question in question pops up in:
(from Turbo Tax Online website, not the desktop edition)
 
2024 Taxes > My Info
I click on my daughters name.
I click EDIT under her name when the area/section expands.
She is selected as My Child.
I click Continue.
“Lets start with some info about your child” is the next screen, her name and date of birth and citizenship are displayed.   I click Continue.
“{her name}’s additional info is the title of the next screen.   The questions are:
1) {her name} is my [Son] or [Daughter].
2) Did {her name} live with you for the whole year? [Yes] or [No].
3) What if {her name} lived with both parents, but we’re not filing jointly?
Was all that time in the U.S.?
[Yes] or [No]?
 
 
It’s question #3 that’s the odd one.   That question pops up for both of my kids.
 
Thanks -Gary
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