Starting another return for another person

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February 26, 2026
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I have the Turbo Tax for Mac on Desktop for Home and Business. I need to start my mom's federal tax return. How can I do this without losing my own return?
Is it true that I have up to five federal returns I can do on this one program?

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SharonD007

Level 14

Yes, with TurboTax Desktop, you can e-file up to five federal tax returns and up to three states.

Refer to the TurboTax Help article How many tax returns can I file with TurboTax?

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ssywAuthor

Level 3

Thank you for that confirmation. Now, how do I start the second return without losing any of my information?

DawnC

Level 15

Save your return and make sure it is named something you won't get confused with other tax returns you will be preparing. Then close your return. Go to the main File menu up top, and select Start New Return and enter her information. Be sure to save that file, making sure to name it something specific to her. You can go back and forth between returns by choosing Open Return and selecting the tax file you want to work on. How do I get started with TurboTax Desktop?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Open Home & Business from your own hard drive. You do not "log in" to an account. Go to the top of your computer screen and click the word "File" then click New Tax Return to start your mom's return.

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