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how to combine 2 single filers into one return as married couple

jacqueline
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how to combine 2 single filers into one return as a married couple

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abctax55
Level 15

There's no way to merge the files.  Pick the MOST complicated one then add the other one's info.

Be very careful to tag/retag/ identify all related taxpayer/spouse info.  Especially W-2's 

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JRC
Level 8

Add a spouse to one of the returns and select Married.

 

jacqueline
Level 2

I should clarify - I filed these 2 individual returns last year, how do I copy the individual return as a spouse without doing all the data entry?

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abctax55
Level 15

There's no way to merge the files.  Pick the MOST complicated one then add the other one's info.

Be very careful to tag/retag/ identify all related taxpayer/spouse info.  Especially W-2's 

"*******Tax software is no substitute for a professional tax preparer*******
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jacqueline
Level 2

ok thank you