After you file


@MrsEseE26 wrote:

Well, that was the instruction that was given to me on the page and by the 1800 number I calles for intuit. 


What you were told was incorrect if they told you to purchase the software for one of the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for paying to access a prior year online tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/why-do-i-have-to-pay-to-access-my-prior-year...

See this TurboTax support FAQ for purchasing the Plus edition after filing the 2018 tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-purchase-plus-after-i-ve-already-f...