I don't want to answer questions, I want to enter data directly into the 1040 tax form

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You do not have direct access to the forms with online TurboTax.   Forms mode is a feature of the desktop download.   And...even with desktop, entering all of your data via forms mode voids the accuracy guarantee.

[VolvoGirl]

If you want to enter on the forms why use Turbo Tax?   If you have a simple return you can file for free by getting the forms from the IRS.   

Current year 1040

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf

Instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s2.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s3.pdf

[jkrozar]

Hi. Thank you for responding.

I do not have a simple return.  I need 3 Schedule C's and we have some income from another state.  

The forms could potentially be helpful if they were "fillable" PDFs to accept input, with built-in formulas.  

I primarily need forms so I can fill in the data for my tax preparer to review.

To that end, I found this:

https://sites.google.com/view/incometaxspreadsheet/home/download?authuser=0

-- Interactive Excel workbook;  it's limited to Federal so it's of limited use.

I will continue searching.  I appreciate your willingness to help.

-- Julie 

[jkrozar]

Hi. Thank you for responding.

I am using a desktop so would be able to use "Forms mode".  Just searched for it and will try that feature. 

I appreciate your willingness to help.

-- Julie 

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you can directly enter into the Forms using the Desktop program.  But if you make any overrides you won't be able to efile.  You can efile if you just make normal entries into the Forms without overriding a prefilled or calculated amount.