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Can I use my TurboTax account, without cost to do simple returns, under my email to file separate tax returns for two of my dependents who only had W-2 income under $4K?

I want to use the TurboTax free file but don't want to set up separate TurboTax accounts for the dependents to file simple tax returns on their behalf.
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Can I use my TurboTax account, without cost to do simple returns, under my email to file separate tax returns for two of my dependents who only had W-2 income under $4K?

When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee.  Each return needs its own account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.

 

 

 

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

 

 When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.  You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.  If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.

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Can I use my TurboTax account, without cost to do simple returns, under my email to file separate tax returns for two of my dependents who only had W-2 income under $4K?

If you do not want separate accounts then you will need to use the TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions which can be used to complete and file as many tax returns as needed - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

Otherwise, the TurboTax online editions can only be used for one tax return per account and User ID.  To start another tax return you will have to create a new account with a new User ID.  The same email address can be used on up to 5 online accounts.

TurboTax online editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/compare/online/

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