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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 5:08:21 PM

How do I print a copy of my 2018 return?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:22 PM

Please see the below TurboTax FAQ for instructions on how to get a copy of your 2018 tax return:

How do I get a copy of a return I filed this year in TurboTax Online?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301525

If you are using the TurboTax CD/Download software, please click this link for instructions:

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 5:08:22 PM

Please see the below TurboTax FAQ for instructions on how to get a copy of your 2018 tax return:

How do I get a copy of a return I filed this year in TurboTax Online?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301525

If you are using the TurboTax CD/Download software, please click this link for instructions:

Level 1
Jun 20, 2019 5:04:11 PM

I need to get a copy of my 2018 tax refund

New Member
Jul 4, 2019 1:10:11 PM

how do I get my 2018 taxes to print

 

Level 15
Jul 4, 2019 1:21:27 PM

Try printing from the Print Center

Log back in your TurboTax account and "add a state" to open the return back up (you are not really adding a state, just to open it back up), then

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. 

Then click on Print Center. 

Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

 

See this answer on how to open your return and print all the worksheets.  It has a screen shot.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/print-out/00/815498

 

 

Returning Member
Dec 6, 2019 6:27:03 AM

To my E-mail

Returning Member
Dec 6, 2019 6:28:17 AM

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Level 15
Dec 6, 2019 6:31:12 AM


@Cliffmc89 wrote:

To my E-mail


TurboTax cannot mail or email your tax return to you.  You can download PDF of the tax yourself and print the return locally.

 

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to the online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

 

 The 2019 online editions are available so you can start a 2019 tax return using the Free edition then upgrade and pay for Plus so that you can access the prior year online tax returns - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

  1. Select Upgrade in the left-hand menu. (If you can't see it, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, and/or select Take me to my return if you're not in your return yet.).
  2. In the new window, select PLUS, then select Upgrade Now (if PLUS is grayed-out, skip this step).
  3. Now you're ready to pay. On the left side, select File.
  4. Keep going until you reach the Just a few steps left... screen. On this screen, select Start next to Step 1: Review your order and follow the screens to pay with your credit card (don't pay with your refund if you see that option).
  5. After you've paid, select Tax Home on the left side. This will take you to You're doing great. Keep going!
  6. Select Show next to Your tax returns documents to expand the prior-year list and then select Download/print return (PDF) for the tax year you want.

New Member
Dec 8, 2019 7:23:11 AM

I need my 2018 return for school

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 7:34:48 AM


@Yolandabrown50 wrote:

I need my 2018 return for school


To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to the online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

 

 The 2019 online editions are available so you can start a 2019 tax return using the Free edition then upgrade and pay for Plus so that you can access the prior year online tax returns - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

  1. Select Upgrade in the left-hand menu. (If you can't see it, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, and/or select Take me to my return if you're not in your return yet.).
  2. In the new window, select PLUS, then select Upgrade Now (if PLUS is grayed-out, skip this step).
  3. Now you're ready to pay. On the left side, select File.
  4. Keep going until you reach the Just a few steps left... screen. On this screen, select Start next to Step 1: Review your order and follow the screens to pay with your credit card (don't pay with your refund if you see that option).
  5. After you've paid, select Tax Home on the left side. This will take you to You're doing great. Keep going!
  6. Select Show next to Your tax returns documents to expand the prior-year list and then select Download/print return (PDF) for the tax year you want.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 10:42:00 AM


@user4582 wrote:

I need a copy of my 2018 return


To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to the online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

 

 The 2019 online editions are available so you can start a 2019 tax return using the Free edition then upgrade and pay for Plus so that you can access the prior year online tax returns - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

  1. Select Upgrade in the left-hand menu. (If you can't see it, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, and/or select Take me to my return if you're not in your return yet.).
  2. In the new window, select PLUS, then select Upgrade Now (if PLUS is grayed-out, skip this step).
  3. Now you're ready to pay. On the left side, select File.
  4. Keep going until you reach the Just a few steps left... screen. On this screen, select Start next to Step 1: Review your order and follow the screens to pay with your credit card (don't pay with your refund if you see that option).
  5. After you've paid, select Tax Home on the left side. This will take you to You're doing great. Keep going!
  6. Select Show next to Your tax returns documents to expand the prior-year list and then select Download/print return (PDF) for the tax year you want.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 10:44:51 AM

Hey, I sure hope you are not  using your Social Security Number as your username!  Please change it.  Never enter or post any personal info in a public forum like this one.  It is not private, safe or secure.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 10:45:57 AM

Reported to Moderators...

New Member
Jan 15, 2020 7:43:26 PM

I need a copy of 2018 tax return 

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 5:25:35 AM


@Ash2975  wrote:

I need a copy of 2018 tax return 


To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

New Member
Jan 16, 2020 12:11:50 PM

how do i get a copy of my 2018 tax return

Level 15
Jan 16, 2020 12:12:23 PM


@kayeb1957 wrote:

how do i get a copy of my 2018 tax return


To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Returning Member
Jan 19, 2020 10:30:06 PM

I need my agi from my 2018 tax return.

Level 15
Jan 20, 2020 12:21:32 AM

You need your 2018 AGI to efile 2019. The AGI is on 2018 1040 line 7.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/how-do-i-find-last-year-s-agi/01/25947

 

You need to register a 2019 online account to access prior years
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010

 

When did you file 2018? If it was late in the year or your efile rejects try putting in zero for the AGI
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/rejections/help/what-if-i-entered-the-correct-agi-and-i-m-still-getting-an-e-file-reject/00/27031

 

Returning Member
Jan 31, 2020 7:31:24 AM

i need a copy of my 2018 taxs pis

Level 15
Jan 31, 2020 7:32:09 AM


@miriam9999 wrote:

i need a copy of my 2018 taxs pis


To access your current or prior year tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Returning Member
Jan 31, 2020 7:35:46 AM

please 

New Member
Feb 5, 2020 10:42:22 AM

I have tried repeatedly to follow the instructions shown on your web site, I have been told I needed to download several things, firefox, Microsoft chrome etc,which I have done. However, I am still unbale to get a copy of my last year 2018 return. Is there a telephone number I may call?

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 5, 2020 10:57:32 AM

If you used TurboTax Free Edition, you can purchase PLUS to unlock your prior-year .tax file. Please view the instructions below for more details on how to upgrade to PLUS. If you have already filed your 2018 tax return using the Free Edition without PLUS, then you need to upgrade to PLUS and pay first to access your prior year return.

 

Please follow the instructions below:

 

Login to TurboTax.com On the Tax Home screen click "show" to see all your tax returns & documents. Under 2018 click on "Add a State." (We are not actually adding a state, but need to get back to the page to upgrade to PLUS.) Click "upgrade" on from the left menu. (If it is greyed out, you already upgraded and can close out of there.) Now, click on "Tax Tools" from the left menu. Click "Print Center." Select "Print This year's Return." (Not Prior year's return or you will get knocked out of the return.) Click "Pay Now" to pay for PLUS to access the prior year's return. If you have not already filed your 2018 tax return, please click on the link below for more instructions.

 

This one will help you upgrade if you haven't started your 2018 return yet. https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3402466

 

This one will help if you started your return but haven't filed it yet. https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3402464

New Member
Feb 5, 2020 11:32:29 AM

I downloaded my 2018 return already.  It is in my download file on my computer but I need to print it.