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Returning Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 4:28:22 PM

HOW DO/ I CHANGED MY FILIING STATUS HAVING DIVORCED ON DEC. 17, 2018?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:28:24 PM

Please follow the instructions below:

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click "Take Me To My Return"
  3. Click "My Info" from the left side of your screen
  4. Scroll down to “Marital Status” and click “Edit”

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 4:28:26 PM

If you used Turbo Tax last year you should start a brand new account for yourself and not transfer from last year.  Online is only good for 1 return.  But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts.   How to start another return in the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288574


Divorced FAQ
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900134-what-if-i-was-divorced  

Start a new account. Removing a spouse is not recommended
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3888578-how-do-i-remove-a-former-spouse-from-my-return

Getting Divorced article
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Getting-Divorced/INF12003.html

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

And see what AGI to use
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3388645-what-agi-should-i-enter-if-i-m-recently-divorced-or-widowed