Not only do I have to retype all my depreciable assets for a rental property over each year (no importing), but I cannot see what my answer to questions that Turbotax asks from previous years. Does anyone know how to look at last year's software to see the response used in preparing the final tax return submitted to the IRS?
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To find your previous years' returns, in TurboTax Online:
When you first open your return and see "let's keep working on your taxes", scroll down to the section "Your tax returns and documents". If you prepared your 2021 tax return in TurboTax, in the same account, you should see "2021" listed among the documents you can select to view. If you used a different TurboTax account for 2021, you would need to log in to that account to view your return. See this help article for more information.
If you want to open up the prior year return to amend it or access the input screens, follow the directions in this help article.
If you didn't use TurboTax for 2021 or are looking for what the IRS has in its records, you can request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS. See here for more information and instructions. You can sign up for an online account, or request a transcript to be received by mail.
There are several different types of transcripts. For detailed information including most line items from your original Form 1040-series tax return as filed, along with any forms and schedules, request a Tax Return Transcript.
It's important to print or save a complete PDF copy of your tax return. To print your tax return worksheets and schedules after you file, please follow these instructions:
[Edited 02/26/23| 8:44am PST]
@booboo2 (edited)
That is not what I am asking. Let me rephrase. I can see my previous years' tax returns, no problem. I want to see the actual answers that I responded with to the TT 2020 and 2021 editions. Some of my answers are wiped out and blank when I open TT 2020/21. In addition, each year, my rental property's asset schedule is wiped out (not imported) and I am forced to retype each asset from scratch. Why?
TurboTax does not record your answers/selections history for replay at a later time.
You have to keep your own records.
You can print the depreciation report when you are ready to file if you know where to find it.
you have to import your prior return, first thing, when you start this years tax return.
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