I need to file a second tax return for 2016

but turbo tax just tells me I've already filed

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

You will need to create a new user id when starting a new return as using the same account will overwrite the return already filed or started. Please see the following TurboTax FAQ on how to start another return in TurboTax Online:

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