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March 16, 2026
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Is it possible to combine two 2 single returns together for a joint return in ProSeries Basic?

  • March 16, 2026
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Client A and Client B are long time clients.  They married in 2025.  He was a basic return - she has a business.  Am wondering if there is a way to combine the returns through ProSeries Basic without having to retype everything into his return.  Yes it would be great to combine him to hers but that's not the way they want it 🙃

Best answer by Taxprohere

I don't know if ProSeries Basic has the same features as Professional, but what I would do is start with her more involved return, then just add his.  Be sure to indicate correct ownership (S-spouse or J-joint).  Then switch primary and spouse AND all the TSJ indicators so he now being primary, they will have the source items correctly linked to T/S/J  And ask why they want it this way as many women are the primary taxpayers as it will cost them your time.

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IRonMaN
Level 15
March 16, 2026

If they won’t combine his into hers, tell them it is going to cost extra because that is the most logical route to go.

Slava Ukraini!
Level 5
March 17, 2026

I pull up last years return and copy and paste all information.

Taxprohere
Level 7
March 18, 2026

I don't know if ProSeries Basic has the same features as Professional, but what I would do is start with her more involved return, then just add his.  Be sure to indicate correct ownership (S-spouse or J-joint).  Then switch primary and spouse AND all the TSJ indicators so he now being primary, they will have the source items correctly linked to T/S/J  And ask why they want it this way as many women are the primary taxpayers as it will cost them your time.