Split MFJ return into two MFS using basic

[JML222]

Does BASIC have the split return command buried somewhere?

If not, I assume I would have to create 2 returns and switch taxpayer and spouse and enter the info for the taxpayer and no earnings for a spouse. Does this sound right?

TIA

[TaxGuyBill · Accepted solution]

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@JML222 wrote:

Does BASIC have the split return command buried somewhere?

If not, I assume I would have to create 2 returns and switch taxpayer and spouse and enter the info for the taxpayer and no earnings for a spouse. Does this sound right?

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No.

That is one option.  But you can open the file in Professional to split it.  Then finish things up with the new files in Basic.