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Not applicable
posted Jun 6, 2019 6:37:29 AM

Print tax returns

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:40 AM

If you are getting an "Oops" error when trying to download/print your return from the Tax Timeline, try this alternate method to print by opening the return back up and printing at the Print Center.

  • In the 2016 Tax Timeline, go to Some things you can do.
  • Choose Add a State.  (you don't really add one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, then click on MY ACCOUNT up at the top.
  • Then choose PRINT CENTER.
  • Choose to "print/save/view this year's return."  You may have a choice for a PDF "as filed with government" and one with "all forms for government and worksheets" and one for "all forms."   See if one of those PDFs has what you need.
NOTE:  Do NOT use this method to open a return to make changes to an already-filed return (one that has actually been mailed or efiled.)   If you later need to make changes, you have to go through the formal amending process, and your return must start off exactly as originally filed.  

NOTE:  Remember all downloaded PDF tax documents and 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.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:32 AM

For what year?  And are you able to find the return you want, but have a problem printing it?  Or can't find the return in question?   Or just need to know how to print it?

Not applicable
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:36 AM

The state of Indiana never received my return in May, so I need a copy of 2016 state return

Not applicable
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:37 AM

I have been trying to pull  them up it keep say oops

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:39 AM

I'm going to tell you an alternate way to print by opening the return back up and going to the Print Center.   Watch for my answer below.

How did you originally file the state return?  By efile, or did you print and mail it?   What status is showing for the return when you log into your account--accepted, rejected, "ready to mail," etc.?   If efiled, you can also check the status here:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp">https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp</a>

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:37:40 AM

If you are getting an "Oops" error when trying to download/print your return from the Tax Timeline, try this alternate method to print by opening the return back up and printing at the Print Center.

  • In the 2016 Tax Timeline, go to Some things you can do.
  • Choose Add a State.  (you don't really add one; that's just to get the return to open up.)
  • Once the return is open, then click on MY ACCOUNT up at the top.
  • Then choose PRINT CENTER.
  • Choose to "print/save/view this year's return."  You may have a choice for a PDF "as filed with government" and one with "all forms for government and worksheets" and one for "all forms."   See if one of those PDFs has what you need.
NOTE:  Do NOT use this method to open a return to make changes to an already-filed return (one that has actually been mailed or efiled.)   If you later need to make changes, you have to go through the formal amending process, and your return must start off exactly as originally filed.  

NOTE:  Remember all downloaded PDF tax documents and 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.

New Member
Mar 1, 2020 3:13:11 PM

2019.  How do I print my return?

Returning Member
Feb 27, 2021 9:04:12 AM

Turbo Tax should go back to the KISS method (Keep It Simple Stupid).  You use to be able print tax returns as part of the finishing process.  No more.