@Taxwismn Well FYI- it will probably be a lot more expensive to use the Online version if you are doing multiple returns. Online is only good for 1 return per account. You will have to setup a separate account for each person with a username and password. You can use the same email for 5 accounts. And you have to pay for Online before you can print or view all the forms.
When you start a new online return you can transfer from their 2024 file that's on your computer. So make sure you have all the tax files ending in .tax2024 on your computer. They should be in your Documents in a Turbo Tax folder.
If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. The Online versions don't have all the same forms so you might have to upgrade to a higher Online version. You can only do 1 return per account. Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2025 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.
Here's some info on transferring from Desktop to Online. If you want you can transfer a 2023 return into Online now to see how it works and to see if you end up with the same 2024 return that you did in the Desktop program this year. It won't mess up your 2023 return. You will need to set up an account. You don't have to pay anything unless you want to view or print it out.
If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version. You need to have the prior year .tax2023 (.tax2024 for next year) file on your computer. Expand the link if you used the Desktop software last year........
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/transfer-last-y...
Or here’s How to switch and transfer from the Desktop program into the Online version........
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-cd-download-to-turbo...
