Filing status is married/jointly. Is there a way I can break down what taxes due to just one person? I would like to know how much my husband owes in taxes.

[NancyG · Accepted solution]

If you have already created a joint return in the TurboTax CD/Download software, here's a quick way to see how filing separately affects your federal return (this won't work in TurboTax Online):

1. Open your return and switch to Forms Mode.
2. Open the What-If Worksheet (it may appear as What-If Wks).
3. Check the MFJ vs. MFS box at the top.
4. Scroll down to Balance Due (Refund) located under Line 74.

• The second column shows the federal outcome for a joint return, and the third and fourth columns, respectively, show the outcome for the taxpayer and spouse if filing separately.
• Negative numbers are refunds, positive numbers are taxes due.

However, this doesn't give you the whole picture because it doesn't account for your state return. For a true "apples to apples" comparison, you'll need to prepare your returns both ways.

Related Information:

• How do I switch from filing jointly to filing separately?