I did that and it takes me here. I don't want the .pdf, I want .tax file. My apologies if I'm missing something obvious, but it's not clear to me how or what I'm registering. I already paid to use the online version in 2016 and now just want the .tax file.
To download your past TurboTax returns, you need to register your account first. Then these instructions appear, but I can't find the options they are referencing:
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How do I access a prior year return?
You’ll need to register first if you don’t already have access to your prior year returns under Your tax returns & documents as you sign in to TurboTax.
Before starting, make sure you’re using the same TurboTax account (with the same username) as previous years.
To access:
- Choose TurboTax Free Edition when starting if you haven't already done so.
- Follow the screens and provide some personal info.
- When you’ve reached the Personal info summary screen, select Continue.
- Then, select File in the left-hand menu (this is just a step in order to register, you won’t actually be filing).
- Continue until you get to Review your order and select Start.
- Select View payment options.
- Then continue until you get to the registration screen.
- Enter your info and select Register, then Continue.
- Go to Tax Home in the left-hand menu.
- Under Your tax returns & documents, go to Download/print return (PDF) (select Show if not visible).
