If i file as married filing jointly does that mean my wife has to do her Taxes as well or one of us just need to do it?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

When you enter your own information in My Info, you have to answer the question "Were you married?"  If you click the button for Married, then a drop down will appear that asks, "Do you want to file this return together with your spouse?"  Then you choose yes to file a joint return.  You would then enter your spouse's information into Personal Info.  Whenever you are entering income information there should then be a spot for you and for your spouse's income information.

When you file a joint return that means you prepare ONE tax return that will get ALL of your combined income information, your credits/deductions, dependents (if any) etc.  all on one return.  You will receive ONE refund (if you are getting a refund.)

[CathiM]

Just one of you has to do it, but you must include both yours and your wife's income and deductions on the same tax return.