My wife filed her taxes seperate from mine, but i had already made the two profiles. how do i remove her profile from the return?

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Removing your spouse’s profile from a joint tax return in TurboTax involves converting the joint return into a separate filing for just yourself. Here are general steps to do this, although the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the version of TurboTax you are using (Online or Desktop).

TurboTax Online:

1. Sign In: Log in to your TurboTax Online account.
2. Open Your Return: Access the tax return that you have started.
3. Navigate to Personal Information Section: Go to the ‘My Info’ or 'Personal Info' section where you initially provided details about yourself and your spouse.
4. Update Marital Status: Look for the section where you added your spouse and update your marital status or remove your spouse’s information. You may have to click on your spouse's name and find an option like "Remove a person" or similar.
5. Review the Return: Removing your spouse’s details will change many aspects of your return (deductions, credits, etc.). Carefully review all sections of your tax return to ensure that all information is adjusted for a single filer.
6. Save Changes: Make sure to save any changes you make.

TurboTax Desktop:

1. Open TurboTax: Launch the TurboTax software on your computer.
2. Load Your Tax File: Open your tax file where you are jointly filing with your spouse.
3. Navigate to Personal Information: Go to the section where you can edit personal information.
4. Change Marital Status or Remove Spouse: Change your filing status to reflect that you are filing alone and follow prompts to remove your spouse’s information from the return.
5. Review Modifications: Verify all the areas of your return since removing a spouse will affect calculations and credits.
6. Save Your File: Confirm all changes and save the file.

Important Notes:

• Impact on Tax Return: Adjusting your tax return from joint to single will affect your tax liability, eligible deductions, and credits. Ensure to double-check each part of your tax return.
• Editing vs. Starting Over: Depending on how far you are in your tax preparation, it might be simpler or more practical to start a fresh return, especially if the shared details between you and your spouse were extensive.
• File Separation: If you prepare your taxes on the same TurboTax account, ensure the profiles or returns do not interfere with each other if they need to be separate.
• Consult Help Section: TurboTax offers detailed help sections and customer support. If you encounter difficulties, use these resources.

If you are uncertain about any step or how it might affect your tax situation, consider reaching out to TurboTax support directly, or consult with a tax professional for personalized advice. This approach will help ensure your tax return is accurate and compliant with the IRS regulations.