Please someone explain what exactly I should do to save correctly to transfer my tax 2022 to TT online or/and CD/download version.
I've been using TT online for past 8 years, but I purchased CD/download last year for 2021 and e-filed. I saved it in my PC file. This year, I couldn't transfer into TT online 2022 from my saved tax 2021. So I had to enter all information, everything from scrap. I have a lost of different accounts and so much time and work I had to spend.
I don't want to make the same mistake.
I am about ready to file my tax for 2022.
I am not familiar with high tech devices like younger people so if you can explain simple/easy steps for me, it would be appreciated greatly.
Thank you very much for your time and help in advance.
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It's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your tax data file, in case your original gets lost or corrupted. Here's how:
If you make changes to your original tax return file, repeat these steps to ensure your original and backup copies are in-synch.
AND save it as a PDF so you have access to a copy even if you don’t have the program still installed and operational :
AND protect the files :
See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to transfer the tax file from the CD/Download edition from the prior tax year to the TurboTax online editions for the current tax year - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-y...
It's too late now to transfer from 2021 Desktop into 2022 Online version but we probably could have helped you. I can't tell which one you used for 2022 and what you want to use next year.
If you used the Online version for 2022 and want to use Online next year you just log into this same account and it should automatically transfer.
If you used the Online version this year and want to go back to the Desktop CD/Download program next year you will need to save the .tax2022 file from online to transfer.
Save the tax file
dominGA and VolvoGirl Thank you for your reply,
I used CD version last year (tax 2021) and filed. I couldn't transfer my tax 2021 into online for 2022 because I couldn't find my saved 2021 tax with format .tax in my PC. (I have my saved tax 2021 with format .pdf but the pdf didn't work)
My question is
How to save my tax with format .tax after/when submission my tax with CD/Download version?
So, I can transfer 2022 tax data into 2023 online next year.
I found how to save tax online version but I can't find for CD/Download version.
Thank you so much for your help again.
Thank you so much for your time again! Have a great weekend.
You shouldn't have to do anything to save the .tax2022 file. Just exit the program., it should ask if you want to save. Are you on Windows? Go up to File-Save or Save As. Then it should be in your Documents in a Turbo Tax folder. Search your computer for all files ending in .tax or .tax2022 to make sure you know where it is and the name. And copy it to a flash drive for backup in case your computer crashes.
It's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your tax data file, in case your original gets lost or corrupted. Here's how:
If you make changes to your original tax return file, repeat these steps to ensure your original and backup copies are in-synch.
AND save it as a PDF so you have access to a copy even if you don’t have the program still installed and operational :
AND protect the files :
Critter-3, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR DETAILS INFORMATION.
This is remarkable explanation I save it in my personal document so I can check it again for the future.
Thank so much for your time to explain step by step with using simple words.
Here is more to save :
This is my mini version of a tutorial that should be in the downloaded program:
Forms Mode lets you view and make changes to your tax forms "behind the scenes."
If you're adventurous, you can even prepare your return in Forms Mode, but we don't recommend it. You may miss obscure credits and deductions you qualify for, and you may forget to report things that will come back and haunt you later.
Forms Mode is exclusively available in the TurboTax CD/Download software. It is not available in TurboTax Online.
If you want to play around with different figures and tax scenarios without affecting your original return you can ….
Once you have filed successfully … you can shut off the auto updater function and then save the return & .taxfile.
For Windows, up in the top menu, you can set the "Updater Preferences" to "Always Ask" or more commonly set to "I don't have an internet connection" (even if you do), and then you are not forced to update....and can manually force an update when you choose to do so. And then you can open the file(s) at any time with no forced upgrade.
But that's the Windows software.....not a MAC. For a MAC you cannot turn off the auto updater HOWEVER you can simply disconnect from the internet before opening the tax return.
It's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your tax data file, in case your original gets lost or corrupted. Here's how:
If you make changes to your original tax return file, repeat these steps to ensure your original and backup copies are in-synch.
AND save it as a PDF so you have access to a copy even if you don’t have the program still installed and operational :
AND protect the files :
*** Other clues to the downloaded program ***
In the forms mode ... double click or right click on a box on a form to data source it ... sadly it doesn't work on all boxes.
When you look at an onscreen tax form using Forms Mode, you might wonder why one figure is blue and the one next to it is red or black.
These colors indicate the source of that data.
Color | Meaning |
Blue | You entered this data, either in the interview or Forms Mode. |
Black | The program entered this data or calculated this amount. |
Red | This data has either been overridden or is invalid (for example, a ZIP code that doesn't exist). |
Red italics | You marked this amount as estimated. |
Black italics | The program calculated this amount from an amount you marked as estimated. |
Purple | This information has supporting details. |
Aquamarine | This data was transferred over from last year. |
Green | This data was imported from Quicken or QuickBooks. |
Yellow fields (Windows) | Yellow fields allow user input. Anything you enter here shows up in blue. |
PRIOR YEAR USE OF A SUPPORTING DETAILS WORKSHEET :
If you find you have a $0 in an entry field that cannot be changed … this issue is almost always one in which you used a "Supporting Details" (SD) sheet in that field in the prior year. What happens is that when you transfer in the prior year's data, the SD sheet is transferred too, but empty...and that causes the $0 to show up in many areas of the Step-by-Step mode interview....wherever the SD sheet was used before.
But when switching to Forms Mode, when you try to enter a $$ amount in a field where the SD sheet is attached, the SD sheet will pop up immediately, and you can either enter the $$ amount on that sheet, or delete the SD sheet entirely and avoid future issues (unless you really want the SD sheet)
Sometimes, when you see the $0 in Step-by-Step, you can just
Dear. Critter-3
Wow, it's very impressive.
I really appreciate it. And I am sure that your kind and details explanation helps some other people as well.
Bunch of Thanks!
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