How do I see/download a prior year return if I'm not using TT this year?? I don't get it. Whatever I try, it takes me to 'start' my taxes. Infuriating.

[tra21]

I can see prior years I have available in the products/turbo tax page. They have a link on each year to view and download tax doc but it doesn't not show that when clicking. It lands on a questionnaire page to funnel you to the right turbotax product to start doing taxes.

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you have to start a return by entering some basic info.  How to Access prior year online returns
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/270...

If you can't get the side menus to open up to access the prior year..... You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2023 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2023. I had to go though about 12 screens.

If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online. So you need to make and keep your own backups.

Or request a transcript from the IRS
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Or get a copy of your return using form 4506
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf