Spouse died 2024, how to access prior married filing jointly data for 2025 returns?

[ems6642]

My husband died in 2024, and I used TurboTax to file our final married-filing-jointly return for 2024.  I am not a qualified widow, so will need to start filing as single taxpayer for 2025 and beyond.  I understand that I must set up a new, separate TurboTax account for 2025 and following years.  Is it true that I cannot transfer data from our joint returns to my new account? Also, how can I continue to access the data from the years when we filed jointly?  Thanks.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Sorry, yes  you need to set up a new account and not transfer form 2024.  You can still access your prior returns by logging into the prior account.  My husband died in 2023 and for 2024 I had to file as Single too.  I use the Desktop installed program.  I had to do 2024 as brand new and not transfer anything from 2024.  If you have any carryovers etc. you will need to enter them manually.  

[ems6642]

Thanks so much, @VolvoGirl , your information is very helpful.  It really helps to have that confirmation from someone who has direct experience! Thanks again.