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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 8:07:21 AM

Turbotax is not letting me download my tax return that I have e-filed?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 8:07:23 AM

Try this trick to print your return:

1) Login to your TurboTax account.

2) Select Show on your Tax Home screen, then Your tax returns and documents.

3) Make sure the current tax year is highlighted, then select Add a state. 

(You won't actually add a state, but this trick should allow you access to your return to save and print).


New Member
Nov 8, 2019 4:39:29 PM

When I do that, it only gives me 4 pages. 

Level 15
Nov 8, 2019 5:51:58 PM

@JustLetMeViewMyTaxes 

The system is in transition from 2018 to 2019, so for now you can only print out the pages that would be necessary for filing a return by mail.  You cannot get to the worksheets, etc. until the change is complete, which will be sometime in December.

Level 15
Nov 8, 2019 6:16:29 PM

@JustLetMeViewMyTaxes 

 

Funny isn't it ... the actual filed return is only 4 pages however the larger PDF with all the excessive worksheets can but up to 200 more pages ... sure makes it seem like the program did a lot of work doesn't it.  

 

Access to prior year returns

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3355524-when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-online-returns-...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3404575-how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-2017-return

 

You can get a free transcript from the IRS:   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

How do I get a copy of a return I filed using online TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748

 

How do I get a copy of a return I prepared using desktop TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900639

 

 

Note:  Every year, before mid-October, print a copy of your current year tax return and save it as a tax file and pdf, too.  That way you will have it when you need it for school, a loan, next year’s tax return, etc. without going through a lot of aggravation (and expense)  to get it.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899645-how-do-i-save-my-2018-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1912544-how-do-i-save-my-2018-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf

New Member
Mar 6, 2020 7:31:31 AM

when I do that, that year does not have a "add a state" option, only for 2019. I need to download and print my 2018 tax.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 6, 2020 8:51:18 AM

To add to Critter's post above, here's how you access your prior year's return.

You can access your prior year returns using the Documents tab in the navigation. 

 

When you sign in, make sure you're using the same TurboTax account (with the same username) as in prior years.

  1. Select Documents from the navigation when it appears.
  2. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to choose the tax year you want and then select Download PDF.

Want to download your customer data including your prior year returns? Sign in to TurboTax and select Intuit Account to access all your data in accordance with our updated privacy policy.

New Member
Mar 6, 2020 2:31:06 PM

I never had a chance to review my tax forms before submitting it and I want to make a copy for my records

Level 15
Mar 6, 2020 2:32:27 PM


@jackravech wrote:

I never had a chance to review my tax forms before submitting it and I want to make a copy for my records


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 2019 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
Apr 21, 2020 4:22:29 PM

THANK YOU. This finally worked. I made an account here just to respond and say thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Level 15
Apr 21, 2020 4:23:10 PM

You are welcome!

New Member
Jun 16, 2022 11:28:57 AM

When I click download or upload nothing happens 

Level 15
Jun 16, 2022 12:02:31 PM


@Crystal P wrote:

When I click download or upload nothing happens 


To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

 

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 2021 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