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Level 2
posted Feb 16, 2022 8:48:35 AM

Can I download the 2020 tax program to amend my return? I removed the program from my computer and can't find the CD.

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Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 9:01:31 AM

You can contact TurboTax support, they should be able to give you a download of your Desktop software if they see you purchased it from TurboTax.  

 

TurboTax support

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

 

If you purchased the Desktop software from TurboTax, there should be a download of your software in your Downloads.

 

How to download TurboTax Desktop software from TurboTax.com

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-download-the-software-i-purchased-at-turbotax-com/00/26075

Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 9:22:47 AM

Still try to contact TurboTax support, they maybe able to give you an amended software.

 

You can also manually amended your return. 

1040x amend return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf

 

1040x instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

 

If you need to amend a State return, you can check your State's website for their amended returns.

Level 2
Feb 16, 2022 9:32:13 AM

Thank you I will try turbo tax support first and download the 1040x if all else fails.

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Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 9:01:31 AM

You can contact TurboTax support, they should be able to give you a download of your Desktop software if they see you purchased it from TurboTax.  

 

TurboTax support

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

 

If you purchased the Desktop software from TurboTax, there should be a download of your software in your Downloads.

 

How to download TurboTax Desktop software from TurboTax.com

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-download-the-software-i-purchased-at-turbotax-com/00/26075

Level 2
Feb 16, 2022 9:12:59 AM

I did not purchase the CD directly from turbo tax I purchased it from Sam's Wholesale. 

Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 9:22:47 AM

Still try to contact TurboTax support, they maybe able to give you an amended software.

 

You can also manually amended your return. 

1040x amend return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040x.pdf

 

1040x instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040x.pdf

 

If you need to amend a State return, you can check your State's website for their amended returns.

Level 2
Feb 16, 2022 9:32:13 AM

Thank you I will try turbo tax support first and download the 1040x if all else fails.