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New Member
posted Oct 22, 2021 3:33:56 PM

I need a copy of my 2020 tax return with the TurboTax header on it (as proof that I prepared my taxes through TurboTax). Does anyone know how to access this?

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Level 8
Oct 22, 2021 3:51:08 PM

There is no way to do that.  To whom do you need to give proof that you used TurboTax?  Your receipt for your payment to TurboTax will show that you paid for the software.  The emails that you received if you e-filed are also proof that you used the software.

 

Level 15
Oct 22, 2021 3:55:22 PM

There will a cover letter that says Turbo Tax.  Download the full pdf with all the forms and worksheets.

 

Here's an alternate way to print by opening the filed return back up to print at the Print Center, where you can also get the worksheets.

 

Log in and at the Tax Home or in the section Your Tax Returns & Documents for 2020, look for a link Add a State.  Click on Add a State.  (you don't really add one.  That's just to open your return back up.)

 

After the return is open, click in the left menu column on TAX TOOLS, then PRINT CENTER.

Then choose Print, save, view this year's return.

The next screen should offer some options:  Just my tax returns or include government worksheets (optional), or include government and TurboTax worksheets (optional.)

 

But realize that Turbo Tax is a self prepared return.  Only you sign it.   What do you need it for?  Just preparing it with Turbo Tax doesn't mean you filed it.   

 

 

Level 15
Oct 22, 2021 3:59:02 PM

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

 

Your return's electronic filing status history records all e-filing activity related to the return, including the Electronic Postmark. You can print it out if needed. 

TurboTax Online

https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp  -- enter the Social Security number of the first taxpayer on the return and the ZIP code to retrieve your filing status history.


TurboTax CD/Download software

(Windows) From the TurboTax File menu, select Electronic Filing > Show Electronic Filing Status History.
(Mac) From the TurboTax File menu, select Check E-Filing Status.

New Member
Oct 22, 2021 4:04:20 PM

This is exactly what I needed, thank you. Working with a financial institution that does not accept self-filed taxes unless they were completed with TurboTax. 

New Member
Jan 24, 2022 6:00:48 PM

irs lost our return and need a new one sent to them.

Level 15
Jan 24, 2022 6:08:01 PM

Did the IRS ask you to send another one?  Or is the website saying Not Found?

 

How to Access prior year online returns
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/27010


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 2021 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2021.

New Member
Jan 31, 2022 7:53:23 AM

i need my tax return for 2020 to get my pin off of it

New Member
Jan 31, 2022 7:53:51 AM

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Level 15
Jan 31, 2022 7:57:03 AM


@jeanriley wrote:

i need my tax return for 2020 to get my pin off of it


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

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (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.

 

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

For a fee of $43 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
Feb 6, 2022 10:46:37 AM

I need a copy of my 2020 taxes .

Thanks

send to [email address removed]

Level 15
Feb 6, 2022 10:48:35 AM

Didn't the answer right above your post work for you?

New Member
Feb 10, 2022 6:52:16 PM

Can you send me my filed copy of the 2020 tax return please?  please send to [email address removed]

Level 15
Feb 11, 2022 4:39:00 AM


@earl7 wrote:

Can you send me my filed copy of the 2020 tax return please?  please send to [email address removed]


TurboTax cannot mail or email your tax returns to you.  You can download a PDF of the tax returns yourself.

 

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

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (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.

 

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

For a fee of $43 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
Feb 13, 2022 6:38:18 AM

I am unable to download my 2020 return.

Level 15
Feb 13, 2022 6:48:08 AM

It's common to end up with multiple accounts. First LOG OUT of whatever TurboTax account you're logged into right now. Then use this TurboTax account recovery website to get a list of user ID's for an email address.

 

 

To get a list of your User IDs and recover account access, you can use the tool at the link below.  Try using your phone number first.   After that, if necessary, then run the tool on your email address(es) you can access.

NOTE: Before running the account recovery tool below, log out of all Intuit accounts including this user forum, or you might end up in a loop.  Then clear your browser Internet cache, close your browser, then reopen it, and go to the link below.  You may wish to copy this link so you can paste it into the new browser session.

https://myturbotax.intuit.com/account-recovery

If still no luck after running that on your phone number and email address(es) that you can access,  here's another method.
Go back to the tool again, but 
this time leave the data field blank, and choose the small blue link that says "Try something else", and it will look you up by SSN and other parameters.

New Member
Feb 16, 2022 1:51:30 PM

2020 tax form

Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 1:52:16 PM


@Carolynjustus75 wrote:

2020 tax form


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

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (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.

 

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

For a fee of $43 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
Feb 16, 2022 1:53:31 PM

i just need to find a copy of last years tax return

Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 1:54:22 PM


@Carolynjustus75 wrote:

i just need to find a copy of last years tax return


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

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (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.

 

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

For a fee of $43 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
Feb 21, 2022 10:03:29 AM

I would like a copy of my 2020 tax return prepared by Turbo tax.

Thanks  

Level 15
Feb 21, 2022 10:05:02 AM

How to access prior online returns

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010

 

You have to log in to the same account.   You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2021 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2021.

 

If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online.

 

You can also request a transcript from the IRS

Get Transcript | Internal Revenue Service

New Member
Feb 23, 2022 10:09:02 PM

I need a cope of my 2020 tax return that I filed last year with you.  Can you send a cope to me email? I filed jointly with my husband. We need this information as soon as possible. Here is my email address [email address removed]. Peggy and Tommy M. Thank you.

 

Sincerely

 

Peggy M.

Level 15
Feb 24, 2022 4:52:10 AM


@wipeitpegleg58 wrote:

I need a cope of my 2020 tax return that I filed last year with you.  Can you send a cope to me email? I filed jointly with my husband. We need this information as soon as possible. Here is my email address [email address removed]. Peggy and Tommy Martin. Thank you.

 

Sincerely

 

Peggy Martin


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

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (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.

 

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

For a fee of $43 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
Feb 26, 2022 6:22:34 AM

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