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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:11:41 AM

How can I change option from putting info manually to scanning ?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:11:43 AM

Scanning?  You cannot scan data in to TurboTax.   There are a few things you can import, and you can snap a photo of a W-2.  But scanning is not an option for anything.

Level 1
Jan 9, 2020 3:04:15 PM

Why not? Which company offers this feature?

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 3:06:28 PM


@Kargueta wrote:

Why not? Which company offers this feature?


None.

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 3:11:49 PM

Please explain what do you want to scan?  You can import from a program like Quicken or QuickBooks.  You can import 1099 forms from your bank or broker etc.  You might be able to import your W2 or take a picture of it.

Level 1
Jan 9, 2020 3:13:44 PM

Yeah that’s correct https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-take-a-picture-of-my-w-2-in-the-mobile-app/00/26739

I can scan the W2 why can’t I do that for say a schedule K1

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 3:17:09 PM

For a K-1?  You can only import a K-1 to the Desktop CD/Download Software, not to Online version and only if you can get a .txf file for it and in the right format.   Apparently you can only import K-1s for MLPs and not Trusts or Estates.   You can not import a K-1 from Turbo Tax Business Program.

Level 1
Jan 9, 2020 3:22:42 PM

I won’t believe this is a technological limit, that somehow scanning software can’t take printed text next to line numbers. So is this a liability thing on Intuit’s part because if a mistake is made in the process the liability is theres. Is this a law that prohibits tax preparation companies from offering this feature. This is just data entry why isn’t there a feature to take care of this.

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 3:35:15 PM

Sorry but not even Professional Tax Programs have the ability to scan a K-1 form ... it is not possible at this time.