How do I access my 2018 return to finish filing?

[DaraLO · Accepted solution]

To finish filing your 2018 return in TurboTax Online, sign into your account and click the Take me to my return button.  From here you can do whatever you need to do to finish filing your return.

[caroleboese]

I’m not seeing this take me to my return. Please help me.

[DaraLO]

@caroleboese Can you ask this question from the homepage so we can address your issue in a new thread? Thank you.

[oakes1927]

ok

[buettner1]

i am not seeing the take me to my return button either.

[1979lincoln]

Need to finish my 2018 taxes

[VolvoGirl]

Are you all using the Online version or is anyone using the Desktop program?

for Online.....That's common to end up with multiple accounts. First LOG OUT of whatever TurboTax account you're logged into right now. Then use this TurboTax account recovery website to get a list of user ID's for an email address. Run the tool against any email addresses you may have used https://myturbotax.intuit.com/account-recovery/ 

Then Click on Add a State to let you back into your retun. 

[Bossy360]

What if I never did them

[VolvoGirl]

Do you need to file a 2018 return?

Sorry, Online for 2018 is closed now so you can not start a new 2018 return or finish one. Online is only for 2019. Oct 15, 2019 was the last day to efile.  2018 is now the prior year.

How to finish a prior year online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You have to print and mail prior year returns. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

How to file a prior year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25...


Or If you have a simple return You can fill out the blank forms for free.
Here is the IRS 2018 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

And 2018 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf
2018 Tax and EIC Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2018.pdf

IRS 2018 Schedules 1 thru 6 (only if needed)
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf
Sch 4 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf
Sch 5 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf
Sch 6 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf

[dwoody006]

It keeps taking me to 2019 return that was rejected after doing it today due to 2018's AGI not matching up. I discontinued return because I was owing.

[TiffanyL]

What do you mean by "discontinued" your return? Did you clear and start over?

[VolvoGirl]

Which return did you "discontinue"?  If you didn't file your 2018 return then enter 0 for the AGI to efile 2019.

[kirkpgr773]

I need to retrieve my online 2018 turbotax file and finish filing the return. How do I access my 2018 online saved file?

[DoninGA]

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@kirkpgr773 wrote:

I need to retrieve my online 2018 turbotax file and finish filing the return. How do I access my 2018 online saved file?

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See this TurboTax support FAQ for completing a 2018 tax return originally started with the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...