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Level 1
posted Feb 9, 2026 1:46:04 PM

MFS vs MFJ--import prior year?

I have a client that needs to file separate from his spouse this year.  Last year they filed jointly.  Do I import last year or do I just start a new return?

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Level 15
Feb 9, 2026 1:49:35 PM

Start a new return with a new email, new account and new user ID.    There is too much embedded spouse information in the account that was used for a joint return in the previous year. 

 

But----what do you mean by "client"?   It is a violation of the terms of service for a paid tax preparer to use TurboTax.

Level 1
Feb 9, 2026 2:17:42 PM

It’s my child and her spouse. Misspoke calling them client. I don’t do public tax returns. Thanks for the answer on MFS.