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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 8:05:50 PM

I want to file seperate from my wife this year how do i change it

I'm already almost done filling my taxes to find out my wife hasn't received her w2s how do I switch to file separate

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:05:51 PM

If you haven't filed your return, you can change your filing status by navigating to "Personal Info" on the Tax Timeline. 

In the "Personal Info Summary", you can click "Edit" next to your filing status to update. (screenshot below)

You can then select "No" to the question "Do you want to file this return together with your spouse?" then click "Continue" to save your answer and complete the interview process. 

Please note that many tax breaks will be removed for Married Filing Separate filers, see this link for more information: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288477

New Member
Apr 1, 2020 9:53:50 AM

I have already filed my return as separate I need to know how to to hers it want let me separate her in your system

 

Expert Alumni
Apr 1, 2020 10:55:08 AM

@alienband

Your wife will need to create her own return separately now that your return has been completed, and this will require the creation of another account.

Just as an FYI, please see the TurboTax article "Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?".