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dmcnifffz
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Last year taxes

I use a Mac.

Last year taxes

I’m sorry. Yes, the word “status” is there. “Federal Tax Return, Where can I find the status of this return?”

 

Last year taxes


@dmcnifffz wrote:

I have last year’s -(2018) taxes on my computer.  I started my 2019 tax return and the program asked me something like: “would you like to load last year’s information.  I said yes and it loaded all my info from 2018.  I began filling out the return and got to a point where I wanted to stop.  I couldn’t find a “stop and save file” prompt so I hit “delete", thinking such a prompt would show up there.  No such prompt appeared. Instead it just deleted the program.  When I went back in there was no request about transferring data and there was no data entered.  I confirmed that my 2018 return info was still on my computer, but I couldn’t figure out how to enter it into my 2019 Turbotax program.  When I went to the start a new return button, the 2019 program started asking me all the questions necessary for my “personal information” including if I wanted to file jointly with my wife.  Is there some way I can reload the 2018 info?  What did I do to have that option disappear?


I thought what you were describing was for a Mac.

I'll ask our Mac expert to review your situation.  @macuser_22 Are you available to help out here?

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@ hyggeskat wrote:
I’m sorry. Yes, the word “status” is there. “Federal Tax Return, Where can I find the status of this return?”

 


What is the rest of the wording underneath the words "Federal Tax Return?"

If it says "started", there is no status to check since "started" means an online return was never filed in that account.  I've attached an image below that may make it more clear.  Please click to enlarge:

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return_status.png

 

 

 

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@ dmcnifffz 

While waiting for macuser_22 to assist you, please clarify exactly how you were doing it.  Did you follow these steps in the FAQ below when you started the new return the second time?    The FAQ tells how one can transfer a 2018 return into a new 2019 return on a Mac.   When you follow all the steps in the FAQ below, do you see the option "Use a tax return that's on my computer?"

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-the-t...

 

If those are the exact steps you tried, but you didn't encounter the "Use a tax return that's on my computer"  then we'll have to wait for macuser_22 to help here.

Last year taxes


@dmcnifffz wrote:

I have last year’s -(2018) taxes on my computer.  I started my 2019 tax return and the program asked me something like: “would you like to load last year’s information.  I said yes and it loaded all my info from 2018.  I began filling out the return and got to a point where I wanted to stop.  I couldn’t find a “stop and save file” prompt so I hit “delete", thinking such a prompt would show up there.  No such prompt appeared. Instead it just deleted the program.  When I went back in there was no request about transferring data and there was no data entered.  I confirmed that my 2018 return info was still on my computer, but I couldn’t figure out how to enter it into my 2019 Turbotax program.  When I went to the start a new return button, the 2019 program started asking me all the questions necessary for my “personal information” including if I wanted to file jointly with my wife.  Is there some way I can reload the 2018 info?  What did I do to have that option disappear?


TurboTax save on a Mac it the same as other Mac applications - Top menu bar -> File -> Save (or the "command" key and "S" key).  

 

Importing from the prior years return can only be done as the first step in a new tax return.   Use Top menu bar -> File -> New Tax Return.   After the "Begin" screen yiu should be asked to choose last years tax return to import.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
jest
New Member

Last year taxes

Can someone please help me.  I need a copy of 2018 Income Tax.  I cannot print the one that I submitted.  I need to meet with Social Security and I must have a copy of the return.  This is time sensitive because I only have until January 31.

AkinaLO
Intuit Alumni

Last year taxes

If you are having trouble accessing your prior year return, you can still order a copy from the IRS.

Please refer to the following link to obtain a copy of your tax transcript from the IRS. How do I get a copy of my tax return or transcript ...

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@jest wrote:

Can someone please help me.  I need a copy of 2018 Income Tax.  I cannot print the one that I submitted.  I need to meet with Social Security and I must have a copy of the return.  This is time sensitive because I only have until January 31.


What does "cannot print" mean?  You'll need to describe what/where the roadblock is for anyone to offer a suggestion.   

 

Did you use Online TurboTax for 2018 or desktop software (CD/download)?    Have you located the 2018 PDF?

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My name is Donald K

 

I am having difficulty signing is this year to do my taxes. 

Can someone give me a call @ [phone number removed] to help me get in?

Once in then I will have no trouble completing 2020 taxes.

 

Thank you for your assistance.

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@pastordonkane 

This is mainly a  public user community.  No one will legitimately phone you from this forum.   Be aware you posted your phone number in this public Internet forum, which is a no-no.   You should not post any personal info in this public forum.  No telling who might try to phone you and scam you.   The forum protection filter appears to have caught it and removed it for your privacy and security, or you can edit your own post by clicking the 3-dot icon to the right of your comment above.

 

You wrote:  "I am having difficulty signing is this year to do my taxes."

 

If you describe what you are experiencing, someone may be able to offer some suggests.   What is the specific difficulty?   If yoer User ID and password are not working, then see this:

 

Many people end up with multiple accounts without realizing it.   Here's how to troubleshoot for multiple accounts (User IDs) and/or reset passwords :

 

You can have up to 5 accounts that use the same email address for notification purposes.  A User ID may be an email address, but it doesn't have to be.  It might be only part of an email address, or it can be anything at all.

 

To get a list of your User IDs and recover account access, reset password, etc., 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.

Last year taxes

I cannot get last years 2018 taxes downloaded. It saves to Notepad and is just a bunch of symbols. I clicked on open document in pdf. This should NOT be this difficult!!! Because I have been trying to download this past 2018 tax return 10+ times, it makes me not want to use TURBO TAX again next year! Trying to download a previous retun is an important part of filing taxes. PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!

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@tracielabare wrote:

I cannot get last years 2018 taxes downloaded. It saves to Notepad and is just a bunch of symbols. I clicked on open document in pdf. This should NOT be this difficult!!! Because I have been trying to download this past 2018 tax return 10+ times, it makes me not want to use TURBO TAX again next year! Trying to download a previous retun is an important part of filing taxes. PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!


If your web browser changed the file extension to .txt then rename the file extension to .pdf

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I totally agree!!! We have taxes back to 2012 and no longer can access any of them! Their directions are as clear as mud!! :(

Last year taxes


@Dalejr88ld1 wrote:

I totally agree!!! We have taxes back to 2012 and no longer can access any of them! Their directions are as clear as mud!! :(


You have to sign onto your 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 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 userID 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)

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

 

If you still cannot access your account, you can contact TurboTax customer service/support through their contact website during business hours.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for a contact link and hours of operation - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3401489

Submit your question/problem during business hours and then use the option for Call (a phone number will be provided for Call) to speak directly with a TurboTax agent -

Note:  The Call option will not be available when TurboTax Support is closed.

Support can also be reached by messaging them on these pages https://www.facebook.com/turbotax/ and https://twitter.com/TeamTurboTax

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