Sorry but transferring in from a PDF is weak even if you tried to transfer from a TT PDF as very little comes thru ... you need to get the .taxfile from the previous company.
How do I transfer last year's return into TurboTax Online?
(If you're looking to transfer last year's return to TurboTax CD/Download, follow these instructions instead.)
It's easy to transfer last year's return, and depending on your situation, the transfer could be:
Automatic—which will transfer all of your info without you having to do anything extra.
From a PDF—which will transfer your personal info and your AGI to give you a head start.
From a .tax file—which will transfer all of your info in a few short steps.
Keep in mind:
The PDF needs to be your 1040 or 1040-SR
The program accepts PDFs from a range of providers, such as HR Block, Credit Karma, TaxAct, ezTaxReturn, TaxSlayer, or Liberty Tax/Tax Brain
We support a wide number of other providers and keep expanding our capabilities.
In certain situations, the program might not accept a PDF, such as when it's password protected, when it's a scan of a hard copy rather than an electronic PDF, or in certain other cases. If this happens, we'll guide you through typing in your info.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-y...
AND WHY IS A PDF BAD ... the program is looking for a working file like the .taxfile that it can read/use. The PDF is just a picture of your return and not a working file. It would be like taking a photograph of your pet to a vet for a surgery... although the vet may be able to diagnose the problem they cannot physically fix it.
