If i buy the TurboTax deluxe, how many times can i use it ? and if my husband can use the one i bought will it charge him extra?

[VolvoGirl]

May I ask why you are filing separate returns?  Sometimes people don't realize the differences between filing  Joint and MFS.

Unless you have a specific reason to file separate returns,
It is usually better to file Joint. Joint has the lowest tax rates and the highest Standard Deduction.   And if you are in a Community Property state MFS gets tricky to figure out.  

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[vhuerta97]

We just got married two weeks ago so I know we can’t file our taxes together  from last year since we weren’t married at that time so that’s why I was wondering

[xmasbaby0]

So you got married in 2018?  Best wishes!

[VolvoGirl]

OK.  That makes sense.

[vhuerta97]

Yes! Thank you and thanks for the help

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

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.

 When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.  You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.  If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.

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[barbhorr]

I have purchased Turbo tax home and business. My daughter used the code on her computer with her turbo tax id, and I when I tried to use it on my computer, I got a message that the license code was already associated with an account and directed me to check that account and look for it in downloads. I am confused since the edition I purchased is supposed to be for at least 5 returns. How can I use it for my return, too?

[xmasbaby0]

Since your daughter already linked it to her account, you need to download it using her account.   Talk to her.   Now it can be downloaded to computers that she "owns"--so use her account information then download it to your computer.