I am trying to view my 2019 tax returns and it will not show them to me bc I didn’t file with them years to follow

[VolvoGirl]

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 2022 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2022. 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

[xmasbaby0]

@VolvoGirl Since online is closed now to start new 2022 returns, will trying to start a 2022 return and entering personal information just to get to the side menu still work?

[VolvoGirl]

I guess probably not.  They might have to wait until Online opens in late Nov or Dec.   

[SteamTrain]

All of which prompts us t0 implore you to...

PLEASE,  Every Year  that you use anyone's software:

1)  <Download a PDF copy of that year's tax filing forms within a week from the time you file them.

2)  << Print out a filing copy and put it in a folder for that year in your tax files...with all your W-2 & other income forms.

3)  <<<Back up that year's computer PDF files to a backup drive...cloud, or USB flash drive.

EVERY YEAR

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That avoids issues like these where year-end shutdowns, or other issues, keep you from immediately accessing those files later...no matter which tax company you use..