Last year when I prepared my taxes with turbo tax I received a message saying it might be beneficial for my husband and me to file married but separate. I tried to do a tax return for me but was not allowed to do the return so I could do a comparison of cost. My husband is self employed and I am retired. How can I find out which is the better way to file our taxes?
Hi,
Here is an article that can help you decide if you want to file separately, or jointly:
Couples who file separately typically receive fewer tax benefits. Separate tax returns may result in more tax.
You can certainly go through the personal info section at the beginning of TurboTax, and switch between filing jointly, and filing separately.
If you file separately in TurboTax, there will be two returns required, two separate TurboTax fees.
Hope this helps.
Thank you,
John
CPA