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How can I start a separate tax return for my 15 year old daughter? Turbotax says: "Create a New Return: Open TurboTax and select the option to start a new tax return."?

How to create a separate return for a child?
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How can I start a separate tax return for my 15 year old daughter? Turbotax says: "Create a New Return: Open TurboTax and select the option to start a new tax return."?

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://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

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

 

 

She will not be able to e-file since she is younger than 16.   Her return will have to be filed by mail.   Print it, have her sign and date it in ink, and mail it in.

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

 

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

How can I start a separate tax return for my 15 year old daughter? Turbotax says: "Create a New Return: Open TurboTax and select the option to start a new tax return."?

Or.....are you using desktop software?   If you are using desktop software, open your TT program from your own hard drive.   Go to the tool bar at the top of your screen and click the word File----then click on New Tax Return

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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