The last several years we did 3 different tax returns from one Turbo Tax. How do I start return #2.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee.  Each return needs its own account and user ID.   If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.

 When you use Desktop TurboTax, which you install from a CD or download to your own hard drive, you can prepare and e-file multiple returns for the cost of the software.  You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.  If you have multiple returns to prepare for family members, Desktop is more cost effective.

[Margaret Bennett]

I paid $90 for Turbo Tax deluxe and downloaded to my computer  How do I start a different return

[Margaret Bennett]

How do I know if it's desktop or on-line

[JamesG1]

Desktop TurboTax installs on your own hard drive from a CD or by download.

You can e-file up to 5 Federal returns—more if you mail the additional ones.

See here.  Click on Products & Pricing.  Choose CD/download products