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linakova
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If my husband and I are filing jointly does that mean that instead of two individual 1040s we are going to have only one valid for both of us for tax year 2018?

It is our first time filing jointly and I am confused as to whether or not my husband and I need to file two separate tax returns or jut one. The form 1040 has my name on it  next to my husband's but the confirmation emails from Turbo tax are addressed to him and I find this confusing. If filing jointly, does the married couple files twice or just once? Any clarity on the question is appreciated. Thank you! 

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If my husband and I are filing jointly does that mean that instead of two individual 1040s we are going to have only one valid for both of us for tax year 2018?

When you file a joint tax return you prepare and file ONE tax return that is for both of you.  ALL of the information about your incomes, credits and deductions, dependents, etc. goes on that ONE tax return.  If your spouse filed under his TurboTax account with his email then that is why the confirmation came to his email address.  The tax refund will have both of your names on it.

If the two of you are confused--did you enter all of the income from both of you on that return--not just both names?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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If my husband and I are filing jointly does that mean that instead of two individual 1040s we are going to have only one valid for both of us for tax year 2018?

When you file a joint tax return you prepare and file ONE tax return that is for both of you.  ALL of the information about your incomes, credits and deductions, dependents, etc. goes on that ONE tax return.  If your spouse filed under his TurboTax account with his email then that is why the confirmation came to his email address.  The tax refund will have both of your names on it.

If the two of you are confused--did you enter all of the income from both of you on that return--not just both names?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
linakova
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If my husband and I are filing jointly does that mean that instead of two individual 1040s we are going to have only one valid for both of us for tax year 2018?

We did enter all our tax information, so I guess we are all good. Thank you for your answer! It is an immense relief to have this validation!

If my husband and I are filing jointly does that mean that instead of two individual 1040s we are going to have only one valid for both of us for tax year 2018?

You are welcome!
**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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