Hi, You can file an injured spouse claim in TurboTax. Form 8379 lets you (the “injured spouse”) get back your portion of a jointly-filed refund if it’s seized or offset to pay your spouse’s debt. You must file jointly to use this form. Also, filing an 8379 will delay your federal refund by up to 14 weeks.
Can you electronically file Form 8379?
Yes, you can file Form 8379 electronically with your tax return. Generally: If you file Form 8379 with a joint return electronically, the time needed to process it is about 11 weeks.
Can I file injured spouse on Turbo Tax?
Yes, Turbo Tax includes the Injured Spouse form. Form 8379 (Injured Spouse) is filed when the overpayment on your jointly filed tax return was (or is expected to be) applied to a past-due obligation of your spouse. By filing Form 8379, you may be able to get back your share of the joint refund.
Can I file injured spouse online with TurboTax?
Yes, if you e-file your return, Form 8379 will be transmitted along with it.
How do I file injured spouse on taxes?
Form 8379 is filed by one spouse (the injured spouse) on a jointly filed tax return when the joint overpayment was (or is expected to be) applied (offset) to a past-due obligation of the other spouse. By filing Form 8379, the injured spouse may be able to get back his or her share of the joint refund.
How many years can I file injured spouse?
Is there a limit to the number of years you can file an Injured Spouse form (8379) – due to an outstanding student loan? There is no limit to the number of year. The instructions for the form specifically state “You must file Form 8379 for each year you meet this condition and want your portion of any offset refunded.”
How can I file 2018 taxes on TurboTax?
TurboTax online and e-file for 2018 ended on Oct 15, 2019. 2018 (and earlier tax years) can now only be completed using the CD/download software installed on a Mac or Windows computer. The return must be printed, signed and mailed. 2016-2018 software can be purchased here:
When does Turbo Tax end for the 2018 tax year?
TurboTax online and e-file for 2018 ended on Oct 15, 2019. 2018 (and earlier tax years) can now only be completed using the CD/download software installed on a Mac or Windows computer. The return must be printed, signed and mailed.
How do I Find my missing 2018 Turbo Tax files?
After locating the path to the tax file on your computer, open your tax return using the same tax-year version of TurboTax (for example, open your 2018 return in the TurboTax 2018 program, not TurboTax 2017). Lost or misplaced your CD or download? Click here for replacement options.
When do I need to file my 2018 tax return?
TurboTax online and e-file for 2018 ended on Oct 15, 2019. 2018 (and earlier tax years) can now only be completed using the CD/download software installed on a Mac or Windows computer. The return must be printed, signed and mailed.