@marymozer You do Not have to file a 2019 tax return to gain access to prior year online tax returns. Nor do you have to pay for a 2019 online tax return to gain access to prior year online tax returns.
All you need to do is Register the 2019 online account to gain access to prior year online tax returns.
See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...
