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February 3, 2021
Question

Turbo tax CD shared with 5 people. Can they see each other efile?

  • February 3, 2021
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Based on the discussion:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-5-pe[product key removed]-tax-premier-and-file-5-federal-returns-and-5-state-returns-within-1-state/01/106265#:~:text=In%20TurboTax%20desktop%2C%20you%20can,printed%20and%20filed%20by%20mail.

 

It sounds like buying turbo tax CD, 5 people sharing, can see one another.

Is that true?

 

2. what is the difference between turbo tax account? when i buy a turbo tax CD, i am not aware of turbo tax account.

 

thanks

    1 reply

    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    February 3, 2021

    Each return is in a separate data file.  If they use the same computer they could open a retun unless you save it with a password.  

     

    There is the Desktop CD/Download program and the Online browser version.

     

    The Online versions are only good for one return per account.  And you may need to upgrade to a higher version to enter certain things. See the Online versions here,  https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

     

    All the Desktop versions have the same forms so you can use a lower version.  You just get more help in the higher versions.  You can see and buy the Desktop versions here,  https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

     

    And the Desktop program can do unlimited returns and efile 5 Federal for free.

    You can see and enter directly into the actual forms.

    There is a What-If worksheet.

    Basic does not include a free state program and has some other limitations like doesn’t import from It’s Deductible.

     

    Deluxe and above include one free state program download to prepare unlimited returns for the same state.  Then each state return is $20 to efile (goes up to $25 in March).  Or you can print and mail state for free. If you need to also file a state return for a different state it is $40 to buy an additional state program.

     

    If you buy Deluxe in the stores it comes 2 ways, Deluxe with State and without state for states that don't have an income tax.  So watch what you buy.  It should say Federal+Efile+State.

    February 12, 2021

    For the CD/Desktop version, can the 5 e-files use different email addresses or do they all have to use the same email address?

    AkinaLO
    February 13, 2021

    Each return has a separate data file saved to the same computer and would be accessible unless it is password protected (VolvoGirl).

    Each return also receives separate receipts and notifications.

    Please refer to the following help article for more information.

    How many returns can I e-file in the TurboTax CD/Download software?

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