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New Member
posted Feb 20, 2020 4:53:25 AM

Can i still enter two tax returns?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 20, 2020 5:09:06 AM

No, you cannot prepare two returns on the same account. Each tax return requires a separate account with a separate username and password, but you can use the same email address for all of them. Never start another return by going back and overwriting everything in the return you just filed. This will replace your info, which means you won't be able to retrieve your return later.

You might want to switch to the TurboTax CD/Download software to save money

  • Unless the additional return/s you want to file in TurboTax Online are simple returns and can be filed using the Free Edition, there is a charge for each additional return filed in TurboTax Online.
  • On the other hand, the TurboTax CD/Download software lets you file up to 5 federal returns at no additional cost.

If you still want to start another return in TurboTax Online, here’s what to do:

  1. Sign out of TurboTax Online.
  2. Select the TurboTax Online product you want to use for the second return and proceed.
  3. On the Create your account screen, set up a new user ID for the second return.
    • You can reuse your email address if you want to receive e-file notifications for the second return.
    • Up to 5 accounts can be tied to the same email address.
  4. After you've created the new account, you can start working on the second return.
  5. If you can't create a new account because your web browser automatically logs you into your old account, you may need to clear your browser history, cache, and cookies.

Returning Member
Mar 27, 2020 11:19:53 AM

i have a max and have installed a deluxe turbo tax ... and i have completed one tax return and am now trying to prepare a tax return for another individual ... how can i accomplish this 

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 27, 2020 11:42:26 AM

If you have TurboTax Online, you will have to open a new account for the new tax return. If you have TurboTax Desktop Download/Cd product you can start a new return from the initial page by clicking the Start New Tax Return button

 

@mama-D

New Member
Oct 31, 2022 12:05:25 PM

I have already prepared one tax return for 2021.   I want to prepare another tax return for a different individual.  I guess I am unable to use the  2021 Turbo Tax program I purchased already?   How do I accomplish this?  

Level 15
Oct 31, 2022 12:07:18 PM

The ONLINE program is good for only ONE tax return per account.     If you need to file a second tax return at this late date you will have to use the downloaded program and efile by midnight today otherwise you will need to print, ink sign and mail it in. 

Level 15
Oct 31, 2022 12:11:51 PM

-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

Level 15
Oct 31, 2022 12:14:46 PM

if you have the desktop version, it's unclear what you have, you can prepare as many returns as you like. open the program and there should be a link in blue and white that says "start a new return". 

 

i believe that new returns can no longer be started in the online version.  if  i'm wrong then you need to set up a new account. using your original online a/c will overwrite your return causing you many headaches when it comes time to do 2022