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New Member
posted Mar 20, 2024 11:02:08 AM

How can I see my desktop tax return on my online account?

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Level 15
Mar 20, 2024 11:04:48 AM

It is not there.  When you use the CD/download--desktop software-- your return is stored locally on your own hard drive.  It is not stored in your online account.   Make sure you save it and save changes every time you work on it, and use a backup device like a flash drive or an external hard drive so you will not lose it in the event of a "crash."

New Member
Mar 20, 2024 11:08:31 AM

Thank you xmasbaby0. TurboTax needs to update that feature as I want to access my return but I'm at work, not at my home pc. Preciate the help

Level 15
Mar 20, 2024 11:12:22 AM

There will be no update to that.   If you used desktop software on your own PC  at home, you will never access it from your work computer by going online.   When you use the web-based online TurboTax software you can access your account from any device that has internet access.  That is not the case for desktop software.