Can I do a simulation of what my taxes would be with different income and filing status without erasing the current draft I have already created online?

[carol0303]

I am recently widowed and have prepared a preliminary draft of my 2021 return as married filing jointly, with both of our incomes. I would like to get an estimate of my taxes for 2022 by using my income alone and a single filing status. Can I create a different file to do this simulation without altering the info I have entered for my 2021 return?

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry for your loss.  You are still married for 2021 and still file a Joint return .  You can not file Single yet until 2022.   But to compare Joint to Married Filing Separately or Single,  do NOT change anything on your return. You would have to start with a new account and do a test return. You don't have to pay unless you want to print it out.   Or buy the Desktop installed program.  It can do unlimited returns. and you can copy your return to test in.  

How to start another return in the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-onli...

[xmasbaby0]

Very sorry for your loss.  For the year that your spouse died, you can still file a joint return.  That way, you will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $25,100 (+ $1350 for each spouse 65 or older) which will lower the amount of income you are taxed on.

In My Info, you will need to indicate that your spouse died. When his name is in My Info,  there is a screen early in the interview that asks "Do any of these apply to [name] ?’” where you will do that, and then a drop down will appear where you can enter the date he passed.

If you have dependent children still living at home, you will be able to file as a qualified widow for the next two years after this tax return.  Post back if you need further help.

[carol0303]

Thanks for the help. Your suggestion worked.