The method to pay to unlock prior returns depends on what all you have done with your 2018 return.
Please answer
all of the following:
- Have you already filed a 2018 return in Online TurboTax, or is one still in preparation? Or did you file elsewhere?
- Was the 2018 return prepared in Free Edition, and is it still in Free Edition?
- Is the 2018 return in the SAME account as the 2017 online return?
We can tell you how to unlock a return once you answer all the questions above.
There's also a free option if a return transcript will suit your purpose. You may be able to immediately download one at the IRS website if you qualify to open an IRS account there. Otherwise, to order a transcript to come by postal mail takes 5-10 calendar days.
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
