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New Member
posted Nov 23, 2023 4:38:20 AM

How do I get my tax returns filed with TurboTax prior to 2015?

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Level 15
Nov 23, 2023 5:37:55 AM

TurboTax and the IRS save return for seven years.  After seven years, they are gone.   

Level 15
Nov 23, 2023 10:53:17 AM

Make electronic PDF copies, and print a paper copy for your tax folders...Every Year, just after successful filing.

 

Keep a second PDF copy on a Flash drive...and stored in a safe place, preferably in a bank safe deposit box.

 

Level 15
Nov 25, 2023 5:05:29 AM

@SteamTrain bank deposit box?  

 

cloud storage services are more convenient and reliable.... and probably cheaper these days 

 

 

Level 15
Nov 25, 2023 6:19:42 AM

...I'm still somewhat of a luddite....not sure I trust cloud storage yet.

And another UserID & Pwd to maintain Ghaaaaa!

Level 15
Nov 25, 2023 6:30:28 AM

SAVE YOUR TAX RETURN !

 

EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records.  That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc. 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900937-why-should-i-save-a-pdf-copy-of-my-return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899779-what-s-the-difference-between-the-tax-data-file-and-the-pdf-file

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1912466-how-do-i-save-my-return-as-a-pdf-in-the-turbotax-software-for-windows

 

 

NOTE:  TurboTax and the IRS save return for seven years.  Returns older than seven years are purged.