Multiple Returns with online account?

[krshortr]

I see some old posts regarding the use of the CD/download version of TurboTax to file multiple family member returns.    I need to file for my parents this year, and am using the online version.   Is the download version still the preferred method of accomplishing this?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee.  Each return needs its own account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-onli...

 When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.  You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.  If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.