IJ filed my 2018 taxes in turbotax, but I can't download the paper return. I can see you one pa

[al1977]

I just filed my 2018 taxes in turbotax successfully, but I can't download the paper return. I just can see one page.

[mesquitebean]

Did you efile and are downloading for your records, or are you planning to file the return by mail?

"I can see you (sic) one page"

I'm not sure what that means.  Was that supposed to be "only?"   Are you saying the PDF you can download/print at the Tax Home only has 1 page?   If so, we can tell you an alternate way to print where you can choose PDFs of various sizes containing additional forms and even worksheets, if desired.

[al1977]

Thank you, yes I just wanted to see the whole paper filed up and save it into my computer as the other years, but I doesn't show more than 1 page.

[al1977]

Yes I efile

[mesquitebean]

In a minute or two there'll be an answer below on how to use another method that will provide you more choices and a complete PDF.

[mesquitebean]

OK.  The steps to get larger PDFs with additional forms and worksheets are in the Answer section below.

Also be aware that starting this year pages 1 and 2 of the Form 1040 both print on 1 page.   Pages 1 and 2 of the Form 1040 are each only half-page in size.  So the IRS allows both pages 1 and 2 to print on the same side of the paper.   If you scroll down halfway you'll see the signature section, and below that section in the right margin you'll see the label "Page 2".

[al1977]

Thank you, I was able to download it now

[mesquitebean]

Great news!   I'm glad you got it.  You're welcome.  Good luck.

[mesquitebean]

Try this method to get the additional pages and even worksheets, if desired. 

Here's how to open your return back up to go the Print Center where you can choose various PDFs.

NOTE:  When you open your return back up, do not make any changes in it since it's already been filed.

• Log in and go to "Your Tax Returns & Documents."  Click that line or on the word SHOW to expand that section.
• Choose 2018 tax year.
• 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 3 options:  "Just my tax returns", or "include government worksheets (optional)", or "include government and TurboTax worksheets (optional.)"
• Choose one of those to get what you need.
  

NOTE:  Do NOT use this method to open a return to make changes/edits to an already-filed return (one that has actually been mailed or efiled.)   If you later need to make changes to an already-filed return, you have to go through the formal amending process, and your return must start off exactly as originally filed.

NOTE:  Remember all PDF tax documents and tax data files are very sensitive files, since they contain your personal ID info, financial data, and possibly bank account numbers, etc.  Be sure to store them safely and securely to guard against computer theft, hacking, etc.