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May 18, 2025
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How can i print my return to send to my CPA for review? my husbnd and i may need to file a joint return but won't know until I can send him my draft?

  • May 18, 2025
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We were planning on filing separately but when i started my return I found out ther were limits on property tax deductions.

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    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    May 18, 2025

    Are you using the Online version?  Print the return before you file (you will have to pay first)

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers/print-copy-turbotax-online-return-file/L5tOKFAdV_US_en_US

    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    May 18, 2025

    And here’s some other things to know about filing Separate.  Joint is almost always better.  Here's some things to consider about filing separately……

     

    In the first place you each have to file a separate return, so that's two returns.  And if you are using the Online version that means using 2 accounts and paying the fees twice.  The Desktop CD/Download program would be better to use.

     

    Many people think they come out better when filing Married Filing Separate but they are probably doing it wrong.  If one person itemizes deductions on Schedule A then the other one must itemize too, even if it's less than the standard deduction, even if it is ZERO!  And if you are in a Community Property state it can be complicated to figure out.

     

    And there are several credits you can't take when filing separately, like the

    EITC Earned Income Tax Credit

    Child Care Credit

    Educational Deductions and Credits

     

    And contributions to IRA and ROTH IRA are limited when you file MFS.

     

    Also if you file Married Filing Separately up to 85`% of your Social Security becomes taxable right away even with zero other income.

     

    See …….

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/is-it-better-for-a-married-couple-to-file-jointly-or-separately/00/25590