Skip to main content
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
Community
Y
yorolei482
February 12, 2020
Question

How can I file a joint tax return for my wife, who worked only the first half of 2019, and me, who worked after she quit her job, that we didn't work at the same time?

  • February 12, 2020
  • 1 reply
  • 0 views
Turbotax keeps recognizing as if we worked simultaneously and significantly reduces the refund as I add her W-2.

1 reply

M
MinhT1
February 12, 2020

In terms of tax, income is counted yearly. It does not matter when during the year income is earned or whether husband and wife earned income concurrently or consecutively.

 

It is normal that your refund could decrease when you enter the second W-2.

 

Please read this TurboTax Help topic which explain the reasons why.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
    TurboTax Sign In Widget
    TurboTax flag icon

    Unlock tailored help options in your account

    Create an account
    TurboTax Expert Assist
    TurboTax Expert

    Get answers to all your tax questions

    Our experts are available on-demand, no appointment needed. Get help all year long with TurboTax Expert Assist.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Intuit
    TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

    ©1997-2022 Intuit, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax, ProConnect, and Mint are registered trademarks
    of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options
    subject to change without notice.

    Security Certification of the TurboTax Online application has been performed by
    C-Level Security.

    By accessing and using this page you agree to the Terms of Use.

    Accessibility

    TRUSTe nResult Certified e-File C-Level Security Certification