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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 9:11:40 PM

Why is the federal cover sheet file instructions and summary not showing in print or pdf save? State does show up. The first form is 1040 in federal.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:11:41 PM

  How do I view or print my in-progress 2018 return, or view a summary or specific line on my return?

We can help you view or print your in-progress return, or view a specific line on your return.

Find your situation below and follow the instructions.

View a Tax Summary (Overview) of Your In-Progress Return

1.    Select Tax Tools, and then Tools.

2.    On the Tools Center screen, select View Tax Summary.

View a Specific Line on Your In-Progress Return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ; cannot view specific lines in 1040X)

1.    Follow Steps 1 and 2 above.

2.    When your Tax Summary appears, select Preview my 1040 on the left, and then scroll down to find the line number you want to view.

Print Your In-Progress (Partially Completed) Return:

·         Select Tax Tools on the left, and then Print Center.

·         In the pop-up window, select Print, save, or preview this year's return and follow the screens. You'll need to pay for TurboTax before printing, if you haven't already.

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If you have already filed the return  or the filing status is Ready to Mail  .....

·         The PDF for prior year tax returns (2017 thru 2014) on the Tax Home page includes all the worksheets that were used to complete the tax return along with all the required forms and schedules.

·         The PDF for tax year 2018 on the Tax Home page will only include the forms and schedules that were sent to the tax authorities, IRS or State.

·         To obtain a PDF for tax year 2018 that will include all the worksheets you will need to download the PDF from Print Center.

·         To access your current 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 Click on Add a state

·         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
Apr 17, 2020 3:10:49 PM

I have the same problem  How do we resolve this??

Level 2
Feb 22, 2021 3:47:27 PM

Same problem...this really sucks, been looking everywhere for the Federal Tax cover sheet...nowhere to be seen. I feel a bit ripped off, have to look through the return to get summary information. Not helpful.

 

Can't even figure out how to print the "Tax Summary" as a substitute, other than photographing it and printing the picture. Not doing that, so I guess what you see is what you get.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 6:08:38 PM
Level 2
Feb 22, 2021 6:43:01 PM

Not asking about worksheets. I’m asking about the Federal taxes COVER sheet, the one with the red Turbo Tax logo and summary of income and Federal tax. No problem with worksheets. The cover sheet for state taxes is there, Federal is not.

 

Hasn’t been a problem before....not impressed with Intuit QA, to miss an upfront feature like that. Hard to miss this one.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 6:51:03 PM

Please try to follow the instructions here to print your return, as it should include the summary with the return, 

Level 2
Feb 22, 2021 8:06:05 PM

I didn’t file using Intuit.com, I used aTurbo Tax download on my Mac. Haven’t been able to find a way to preview, save, or print my returns that has the Federal Turbo cover sheet. And I tried them all.

 

Thanks for trying.

Level 15
Feb 22, 2021 8:10:47 PM


@MrDoh wrote:

I didn’t file using Intuit.com, I used aTurbo Tax download on my Mac. Haven’t been able to find a way to preview, save, or print my returns that has the Federal Turbo cover sheet. And I tried them all.

 

Thanks for trying.


Top menu bar -> File -> Save to PDF

OR

Top menu bar -> File ->Print -> Returns for filing

Level 2
Feb 22, 2021 8:51:42 PM

Thanks, two ways to print that I didn’t find...the other 5 ways didn’t include the Federal cover sheet. Maybe if there were less ways to preview/print this would be a lot easier.

New Member
Apr 10, 2021 1:06:38 PM

I've tried all the ways and still no cover sheet.

Intuit Alumni
Apr 11, 2021 9:32:46 AM

If you are having issues and need assistance, please contact customer support. Please see the Customer Support phone number here.

If you would like to reach out through our website, please see the TurboTax FAQ below for contact information: https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

 

New Member
May 16, 2021 1:33:23 PM

I'm also having the same issue. How do I download my return WITH the cover sheet? It's always been there previous years.

Level 1
Apr 14, 2025 7:11:39 PM

I am still having this problem for the 2024 tax year: no summary sheet or mailing instructions using the Desktop version!

What the heck!?

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2025 7:31:04 PM

The Filing Instructions should show up.  Try a Manual Update if you're using TurboTax Desktop.  If you're using TurboTax Online, clear your Cache and Cookies and retry.

 

@LaDelfina2