After you file

Thanks for confirming that VolvoGirl.

 

I file my returns electronically through my Desktop version of TT.  I want to know what data TT has of mine.  Do they keep a copy of the electronic returns I file, for example?  Or do they go directly to the tax authorities without TT having access to the data?  This is the kind of thing I would like to find out by downloading whatever personal data of mine that they have.

 

But if I download the data there may be negative consequences because I will lose access and no longer have some kinds of support.  Why?  And what exactly does "lose access" mean?  Exactly what things will losing access effect?

 

Why can't I just see what's there and then decide if I want to keep it there.  It seems like a deterrent to transparency to me so I would like to know the rationale for that.