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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 5:24:04 PM

Cover page for tax return from Turbo Tax

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 5:24:07 PM

 I'll tell you 3 ways to print.  If the first 2 don't have the summary pages, you'll need to use the more complicated method.

Log into your account and go the 2016 Tax Timeline
Scroll to "some things you can do".  
You should be able to "download/print the PDF", which is a basic version.  Does that have the summary pages?

If the regular PDF doesn't have what you need, there should also be a link there for "download all forms and worksheets" .   Does that second larger PDF have the summary pages?

If not, try this alternate method which is to open the return and print from the PRINT CENTER:

  • In the 2016 Tax Timeline, go to Some things you can do.
  • Choose Add a State.  (you don't really add one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, then click on MY ACCOUNT up at the top.
  • Then choose PRINT CENTER.
  • Choose to "print/save/view this year's return."  You may have a choice for a PDF "as filed" and one with "all forms for government and worksheets" and "all forms."   See if any of those PDFs have the summary pages.
NOTE:  Do NOT use this method to open a return to make changes to an already-filed return (one that has actually been mailed or efiled.)   If you later need to make changes, you have to go through the formal amending process, and your return must start off exactly as originally filed.

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 5:24:05 PM

By "cover page" are you wanting the pages with the Tax Summary, Filing Instructions, Thank-you letter, etc.?

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:24:06 PM

yes, that's what I want

Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 5:24:07 PM

 I'll tell you 3 ways to print.  If the first 2 don't have the summary pages, you'll need to use the more complicated method.

Log into your account and go the 2016 Tax Timeline
Scroll to "some things you can do".  
You should be able to "download/print the PDF", which is a basic version.  Does that have the summary pages?

If the regular PDF doesn't have what you need, there should also be a link there for "download all forms and worksheets" .   Does that second larger PDF have the summary pages?

If not, try this alternate method which is to open the return and print from the PRINT CENTER:

  • In the 2016 Tax Timeline, go to Some things you can do.
  • Choose Add a State.  (you don't really add one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, then click on MY ACCOUNT up at the top.
  • Then choose PRINT CENTER.
  • Choose to "print/save/view this year's return."  You may have a choice for a PDF "as filed" and one with "all forms for government and worksheets" and "all forms."   See if any of those PDFs have the summary pages.
NOTE:  Do NOT use this method to open a return to make changes to an already-filed return (one that has actually been mailed or efiled.)   If you later need to make changes, you have to go through the formal amending process, and your return must start off exactly as originally filed.

Level 1
Apr 14, 2025 7:22:29 PM

These instructions don't help for those of us with the Desktop software who are having the same issue of NO summary sheet or mailing instructions. 

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2025 7:50:39 PM

Try a Manual Update and retry printing your return.

 

@LaDelfina2