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New Member
posted Oct 22, 2023 7:46:55 PM

How do I change the filer name to reflect my name instead of my spouse

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Level 15
Oct 22, 2023 8:24:02 PM

Are you filing a joint return?  If so, you should remain consistent from year to year with the order of your names on the tax return.   Please explain why you are trying to list your own name first.  And....did you transfer a 2021 return in to the 2022 return already?    What are you trying to accomplish?

Level 15
Oct 22, 2023 8:45:44 PM

Or.....are you filing married filing separately and trying to use your spouse's account?   You cannot do that.   If you start preparing another return in an account that has already been used by your spouse, you will overwrite the first return and it will be lost forever.

 

We can give you a better response if we know what you are doing---it is too hard to guess why you are trying to change the order of the names.

New Member
Oct 29, 2023 8:01:59 PM

I am divorcing and this is the last joint return. I want to ensure after divorce that I am able to file as head of household while retaining the historical information. Also, what do you mean if I transferred a 2021 return into 2022?

Level 15
Oct 29, 2023 8:05:51 PM

Sorry you won't be able to transfer from 2022.  You will need to start over in a new account.

 

If you used Turbo Tax you should start a brand new account next year for yourself and not transfer from the last year.  You can not remove a spouse or switch the order of names.

 

Divorced FAQ

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-if-i-was-divorced/00/25830

 

Start a new account. Removing a spouse is not recommended

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/how-do-i-remove-a-former-spouse-from-my-return/00/27202

 

Getting Divorced article

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/getting-divorced/L20NC66cf

 

Video tips for Divorced couples

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Video--Tax-Tips-for-Divorced-Couples/INF14631.html

 

 

 

 

Level 15
Oct 29, 2023 8:41:26 PM

And....you say you will want to file as Head of Household--will you have a qualifying dependent to claim?

 

Am I Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894553-do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900097-what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household

 

If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.