Yes, you can pay for TurboTax Self-employed to get access to your Quickbooks Self-employed, without filing. Head to the File tab and you'll need to answer the questions to get ready to file. However, you don't submit your taxes until after you pay. After payment, you'll be ready to access Quickbooks and you can return at any time to finish your taxes.
Check out more helpful instructions for getting Quickbooks Self-Employed setup at the FAQ: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5566112
Note: Since you are breaking steps apart, if you want to e-file your state, be sure to do so with your federal return. State returns cannot be e-filed separately. This may or may not apply to you!
