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Only one 2019 tax data file can be transferred to the 2020 tax return.
No. Choose the one that is most complicated to transfer in and enter the other spouse's information by keying it in. Be aware that whichever return you transfer will be the first name on the returns from now on. Do not try to change the order of the names.
To begin a new joint return on TurboTax:
You will not be able to merge two previous TT account to start your new joint return. You can transfer ONE of your 2019 returns into a new return, so choose the most complicated one. The other spouse’s information needs to be entered manually.
When you enter your own information in My Info, you have to answer the question "Were you married?" If you click the button for Married, then a drop down will appear that asks, "Do you want to file this return together with your spouse?" Then you choose yes to file a joint return. You would then enter your spouse's information into My Info. Whenever you are entering income information there should then be a spot for you and for your spouse's income information. Income screens will have spots with each spouse’s name—be careful to enter under the correct names.
ORDER OF NAMES ON A JOINT RETURN https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901551-does-the-order-of-the-names-on-a-joint-return-matter
forget about complexity.
import the return for the person you wish to show up top (taxpayer)
OR
just start from scratch, it only takes a few minutes unless you have complex depreciation records to worry about.
Here's some general info on getting married. Did you both use Turbo Tax last year?
You can not transfer from or combine 2 returns or accounts. Just pick the return for the spouse that has the most complicated return to enter or has any depreciation or business or more investments. Or use the account for whoever you want to be listed first going forward (by the way you can not change the order of the names). Then add the other spouse's name, ssn and info to it.
You should usually file a Joint return which is only 1 return combined for the both of you. Make sure to stick with this one account for the future. Just ignore the other spouse's account.
Getting Married FAQ
And info on Getting Married…..
http://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Getting-Married/INF12006.html
Is it better to file Joint or Separately?
Compare Joint to Married Filing Separately
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