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I want the tax return downloaded to me so I can handle it directly.

 
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I want the tax return downloaded to me so I can handle it directly.

Not sure what you mean by directly.

you can download for opening in the current year cd/download program version of TurboTax.

 

BUT

visit the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

 

to find truly free filing. Note that some include free state as well; that's important.
Otherwise, If you have to file a state return, and don't want to do that yourself, you will need software that you pay for.

I want the tax return downloaded to me so I can handle it directly.

Do you want to print and mail it?   How to mail a return from the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online...

 

Be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

 

How to download all the forms and worksheets,
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accounting-and-bookkeeping/help/how-do-i-download-all-forms-and-wo...


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.

 

You have to have your return open on the screen to get to Tax Tools and print.

Select Tax Home in the left menu.
Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents.
Select 2020, and then select Add a State (you're not actually adding a state, this just gets you back into your return).

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.

I want the tax return downloaded to me so I can handle it directly.

Do you mean you want to use the CD/download software on your own computer?   

 

CD/DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

 

You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

 

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

 

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.  The state e-file fee is $19.99 and increases in March to $25.

 

However, if you are just now starting to prepare the 2020 return, you are not going to be able to e-file it---it will need to be printed, signed and mailed.

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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