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Returning Member
posted Jul 14, 2019 5:53:56 PM

printing 2018 tax return

Hi, I cannot print my 2018 Tax return

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Level 15
Jul 14, 2019 9:02:05 PM

Please describe what problem you are having in printing the 2018 return.  How are you printing, and where is the roadblock?  Is there any error message?

 

Are you using Online TurboTax or the desktop software (CD/download)?

 

Are you wanting to print a copy to review prior to filing?   Or are you printing to file a return by mail?   Or have you already filed and are wanting to print a copy for your records?

New Member
Jul 30, 2019 4:59:05 PM

I saved 2018 return on my MAC computer. When I go to downloads, it only brings up 1040.   I need my 1099's for refinancing home. How do I retrieve and print.

Level 15
Jul 30, 2019 5:46:51 PM


@ kameadows046 wrote:

I saved 2018 return on my MAC computer. When I go to downloads, it only brings up 1040.   I need my 1099's for refinancing home. How do I retrieve and print.


You need to explain more.   Please answer the following:

 

"I saved 2018 return on my MAC computer."

But how was it prepared?   Was it prepared on the Mac in desktop software (CD/download), or was it prepared in Online TurboTax?

 

"When I go to downloads, it only brings up 1040."

Since you mention "downloads", does that mean it was prepared online?  And if so, in the PDF you download from your online TurboTax account do you only find the Form 1040, but not the additional schedules and worksheets?

 

If it was prepared Online, we can tell you a way to download a larger PDF that has all the extra worksheets.  TurboTax does not have actual copies of your official Forms 1099, however.   TurboTax only has the data from the 1099's that you entered into the program.    So it will have a worksheet for each 1099.

New Member
Aug 28, 2019 5:42:04 PM

 seems to be...that since I used the free version of turbotax to complete my 2018 taxes....that I cannot print a PDF file of the taxes unless I upgrade (and pay) to a different version.  Is this correct?  I hope not...or TT loses yet another customer.

Level 15
Aug 28, 2019 6:03:05 PM

You can always get the current year free edition return.  

Try printing from the Print Center
Log back in your TurboTax account and "add a state" to open the return back up (you are not really adding a state, just to open it back up), then
Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. 
Then click on Print Center. 
Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

How to save the PDF
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234

 

Or are you looking for a 2017 return you did last year in 2018?

New Member
Oct 13, 2019 10:46:13 AM

I am ready to print my 2018 tax return for filing.  I says something like forms not ready.  It also did not let me into my state return.    It should be noted this produce was purchased in April when I did my extention.   I replaced my computer and the tec guy moved all data from my old to this one.  Clearly the 2018 forms are completed and ready so what is happening?  Richard 

New Member
Oct 13, 2019 10:48:04 AM

I finish the check and when it is ready to print the program says it is updateing for updates it take forever then returns to the screen saying need to update forms

 

New Member
Oct 13, 2019 11:02:18 AM

Will not let ,e print my 2018 tax return

New Member
Oct 17, 2019 1:02:59 PM

i need to print my 2018 tax returns 

New Member
Oct 17, 2019 1:03:27 PM

can you call [phone number removed]

Level 15
Oct 17, 2019 1:05:13 PM


@90941 wrote:

i need to print my 2018 tax returns 


Assuming the you have either paid the TurboTax online account fees with a credit card or have filed the 2018 federal tax return and it has been accepted by the IRS -

 

To access your current or prior year online 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)

Or -

When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state.  

This will take you back to the 2018 online tax return.

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Then click on Print Center.  Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

New Member
Oct 18, 2019 6:24:27 PM

I need a print of 2017 and 2018 tax returns.

Level 15
Oct 19, 2019 7:10:44 AM


@Ululani23 wrote:

I need a print of 2017 and 2018 tax returns.


Assuming the you have either paid the TurboTax online account fees with a credit card or have filed the 2018 federal tax return and it has been accepted by the IRS -

 

To access your current or prior year online 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)

Or -

When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state.  

This will take you back to the 2018 online tax return.

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Then click on Print Center.  Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

Returning Member
Dec 19, 2019 4:01:07 PM

 saved a copy to my desktop  I do not have access to the print button in turbo tax 2018

New Member
Jan 7, 2020 10:50:44 AM

how do I print my 2018 tax return

New Member
Jan 7, 2020 10:51:43 AM

already filed need a copy for my records

Level 15
Jan 7, 2020 11:02:45 AM


@fitzjohn1977 wrote:

already filed need a copy for my records


To access your current or 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 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.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

New Member
Jan 9, 2020 7:03:57 AM

can't find it under turbo tax files

Level 15
Jan 9, 2020 7:19:45 AM


@bobksc1 wrote:

can't find it under turbo tax files


You have to sign onto your 2018 online account using the exact same user ID you used to create the 2018 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 2018 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

Returning Member
Feb 11, 2020 4:14:30 AM

hi,my name is Loraine . I am trying to print a copy of my 2018 tax return with turbo. please help.

Returning Member
Feb 11, 2020 4:16:14 AM

I have already file 2018 return. I just need a copy. please

Level 15
Feb 11, 2020 4:22:53 AM


@lm57 wrote:

I have already file 2018 return. I just need a copy. please


To access your current or 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 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.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Level 15
Feb 11, 2020 4:23:26 AM


@lm57 wrote:

hi,my name is Loraine . I am trying to print a copy of my 2018 tax return with turbo. please help.


To access your current or 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 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.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Returning Member
Feb 12, 2020 8:56:41 AM

I just want to print a copy of my 2018 tax return