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posted Jun 1, 2019 11:07:42 AM

How can I create a test account to compare "married filling jointly" vs "married filling separate"

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:07:43 AM

To compare Joint to MFS.  If you are using the Online version, do NOT change anything on your return.  You would have to start with a new account and do a test return.  You don't have to pay unless you want to print it out.  So you might need 3 accounts, one for Joint and two MFS, one for each spouse.

How to Compare Joint to Married Filing Separately
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2895312-how-can-we-compare-married-filing-jointly-with-married-filing-separately

How to start another return in the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894512-how-do-i-start-a-second-return-in-turbotax-online

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:07:43 AM

To compare Joint to MFS.  If you are using the Online version, do NOT change anything on your return.  You would have to start with a new account and do a test return.  You don't have to pay unless you want to print it out.  So you might need 3 accounts, one for Joint and two MFS, one for each spouse.

How to Compare Joint to Married Filing Separately
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2895312-how-can-we-compare-married-filing-jointly-with-married-filing-separately

How to start another return in the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894512-how-do-i-start-a-second-return-in-turbotax-online

Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:07:45 AM

In the online version, just create another account with a separate user name and then abandon it when done.