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posted Dec 3, 2020 11:54:59 PM

How long does it take to receive 2018 tax return once requested?

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Level 15
Dec 4, 2020 5:03:36 AM

It can take several weeks or several months for the 2018 tax return you printed and mailed the return to the IRS to be processed due to the pandemic and limited staffing at the IRS.

 

See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

Level 15
Dec 4, 2020 5:49:02 AM

If you mean the PDF of the return that you had to register to get since you did not use TT for the 2019 return : 

 

Before starting, make sure you’re using the same TurboTax account (with the same username) as previous years. If you already have access to your prior year returns, they’ll be under Your tax returns & documents on the first screen you see when you sign in to TurboTax.

 

You can access a prior year return per new data standards by following the below steps.

Keep in mind, it can take a few days for your information to be sent to you.

  1. Sign in to your TurboTax account.
  2. Select Intuit Account in the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to Data & Privacy and select Continue next to Download.
  4. After making sure you’re in the right Intuit account, select Continue.
  5. Then select the data you want to download and follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. Once you’re done, an email will be sent to you within a few days with the information you’ve requested.

Another way to access a prior year return

 

If you’re planning to file with TurboTax this year, you’ll get access to your prior year returns through Your tax returns & documents after you register with TurboTax.

To access:

  1. Choose TurboTax Free Edition when starting if you haven't already done so.
  2. Follow the screens and provide some personal info.
  3. When you’ve reached the Personal info summary screen, select Continue.
  4. Then, select File in the left-hand menu (this is just a step in order to register, you won’t actually be filing).
  5. Continue until you get to Review your order and select Start.
  6. Select View payment options.
  7. Then continue until you get to the registration screen.
  8. Enter your info and select Register, then Continue.
  9. Go to Tax Home in the left-hand menu.
  10. Under Your tax returns & documents, go to Download/print return (PDF) (select Show if not visible).

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