Does Turbo tax basic tell me and my husband if we should file separately or jointly for the best return?

[MinhT]

In almost all situations, it is more beneficial to file Married Filing Jointly than Married Filing Separately.

With TurboTax Online, you cannot directly compare the two scenarios. However, you could create a couple of sample accounts and work through entering the information for you and your spouse in mock MFS returns. You will likely find that the total tax you owe is more for the MFJ.

Please read this TurboTax FAQ for more information:

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