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- Time to kick off your joint return. Head to "My info" to start filing with your spouse.
- Choose "Married" as your status, then check "Plan to file jointly" to keep things moving.
- Hit "Continue" to move to the next step.
- Now add your spouse's details, full name and birthdate. Keep it accurate.
- Click "Continue" to lock it in and keep going.
How to File Jointly in TurboTax
📌 Why this matters
Filing jointly typically saves married couples significant money compared to filing separately, often reducing your overall tax burden by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Beyond the immediate savings, joint filing simplifies your financial life by combining deductions and credits that might otherwise go unused. The real advantage becomes clear when one spouse has substantially higher income than the other - the lower earner's tax bracket can offset the higher earner's liability, creating tax savings that compound year after year.
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