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If you are using TurboTax Online, you would have to create two "dummy" accounts and compete a Married Filing Separately income tax returns for each of you and compare them to your Married Filing Jointly income tax accounts. Remember, you do not pay for tax returns unless you file them.
Generally, filing jointly will give you a bigger refund or less taxes due. See Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?
To create other TurboTax accounts:
Tip: If you're preparing multiple returns for family members, it's more economical to switch to the TurboTax CD/Download software, which lets you e-file up to 5 federal returns at no additional cost. More info
If you are using TurboTax CD\Download: How can we compare married filing jointly with married filing separately?
If you are using TurboTax Online, you would have to create two "dummy" accounts and compete a Married Filing Separately income tax returns for each of you and compare them to your Married Filing Jointly income tax accounts. Remember, you do not pay for tax returns unless you file them.
Generally, filing jointly will give you a bigger refund or less taxes due. See Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?
To create other TurboTax accounts:
Tip: If you're preparing multiple returns for family members, it's more economical to switch to the TurboTax CD/Download software, which lets you e-file up to 5 federal returns at no additional cost. More info
If you are using TurboTax CD\Download: How can we compare married filing jointly with married filing separately?
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