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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 11:11:40 AM

I need proof that my taxes were filed and accepted. Where do I get that?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 11:11:42 AM

Did you already file your return?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 11:11:43 AM

yes

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 11:11:45 AM

If you already e-filed your tax return. Your e-file status will show the date you transmitted your return and if it was accepted or rejected. Both your Federal and State will be listed separately if you filed both. 

Click on the (blue hyperlink) e-file status lookup tool to check your status.


New Member
Jul 9, 2019 9:30:44 AM

How do I get proof that I filed a 2017 tax return

New Member
Jul 9, 2019 9:31:14 AM

yes.  In 2018

Level 15
Jul 9, 2019 10:26:25 AM

@nelsond911 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.

 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

If the IRS accepted it, what does it say here? 

https://www.irs.gov/refunds           Or does your account say “Ready to Mail?”

Returning Member
Aug 10, 2020 9:18:08 AM

I need proof for 2018 and 3019. I need it ASAP as we are applying for a mortgage 

Level 15
Aug 10, 2020 9:24:42 AM

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.

Level 2
Jan 15, 2021 8:43:30 AM

That link you gave just goes to a page with information. There is no field to put in your SS number.

Level 15
Jan 15, 2021 8:47:51 AM


@jane5 wrote:

That link you gave just goes to a page with information. There is no field to put in your SS number.


You have to sign onto your 2019 online account using the exact same User ID you used to create the online account.

Close all TurboTax windows on your web browser (including this one).  Copy and paste the account recovery website link onto a new web browser window and run the tool.

Use this TurboTax account recovery website to get a list of all the User ID's for an email address.  Run the tool against any email addresses you may have used - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/account-recovery

If none of the user ID's received will access your 2019 account, then use the option shown in blue on the account recovery website, "

Try something else

"

 

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.

 

To access your prior year 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 bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

Level 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:01:47 AM

I'm not having trouble getting into my account. I do see where my previous year returns and documents are. However, they're not easy to find. The screen is promoting 2020 taxes. I have to hit "continue" then scroll down and there is 2019 info.

 

The issue is that an agency I'm re-certifying with is requiring I show proof of having filed. The return I sent them does not show that. How do I get proof of having filed?

New Member
Feb 25, 2021 6:01:32 PM

I want to know if my turbo online went through.   I think i need to redo it.    I am not sure if it went out at check out

 

New Member
Aug 17, 2021 2:46:56 PM

  • What page shows proof that I filed my income taxes in 2019, is it the 1040?

Level 15
Aug 17, 2021 3:02:55 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.

 

 

You can look on the IRS site after you set up an account :    https://www.irs.gov/payments/view-your-tax-account

 

New Member
Mar 12, 2022 9:06:10 PM

I need that proof for 2020 taxes.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 13, 2022 8:00:46 AM

Once your returns are accepted, only the IRS and the state knows when you will receive your refund. The IRS does not provide your refund status to TurboTax.

You can check the IRS website Where's My Refund for your federal information.

If you have a state refund, visit the How do I track my state refund page, and then select your state.