@SORIE1830  Did you read the answers above?

2019 won't come out until November for the Desktop program and the Online versions usually don't open until early December.

Intuit needs to get there act together before November????  David, you need to take a chill pill buddy!  LOL  November is not late by any stretch of the imagination.  There is PLENTY of time to get material and "act".  If not for you, then get yourself a good accountant and they will be happy to tell you the same thing.

There are many tax software packages available to do this, but they are extremely expensive and used primarily by financial planners and tax preparers.   Lacerte, BNA, and Intuit ProConnect come to mind.   These professional packages try to stay up to date.   For TurboTax, which is geared towards individual users, they try to incorporate all major tax changes so it comes late.   Congress often makes tax changes late in the year!   

I often use the method of copying the prior year files (i.e. 2019play) and tweak the numbers to get a projection for my personal taxes.   The only year this was WAY off was 2018 because of the misnomed tax cuts and jobs act.    If you absolutely need accuracy, go to a professional.   They have the tools (for which they pay a lot) and the expertise to help you.

Downloads BEGIN 11/6 however not everyone will get access to them on that day so do not be surprised if you don't see it on that day.  ALSO the first program is just a beta version and is far from fully operational.

If you need to do "what if" scenarios then you really need to use the  fully functional 2018 program. 

This is my mini version of  the downloaded version’s tutorial that should be in the downloaded program: 

What is Forms Mode?

Forms Mode lets you view and make changes to your tax forms "behind the scenes."

If you're adventurous, you can even prepare your return in Forms Mode, but we don't recommend it. You may miss obscure credits and deductions you qualify for, and you may forget to report things that will come back and haunt you later.

Forms Mode is exclusively available in the TurboTax CD/Download software. It is not available in TurboTax Online.

Related Information:

• Why would I use Forms Mode?
• How do I switch to Forms Mode in the TurboTax for Windows software?
• How do I switch to Forms Mode in the TurboTax for Mac software?

If you want to play around with different figures and tax scenarios without affecting your original return you can ….

• >>>In the TurboTax CD/Download software by creating a test copy: 
•  Open your return in TurboTax. 
•  From the File menu, choose Save As. 
•  Give the copy a new name to distinguish it from the original (for example, by adding "Test" or "Example" to the file name). 
• Click  Save. You are now safely working in the test copy and anything you do here will not affect the original. 
• https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900642-how-to-make-a-test-copy-of-your-return

• >> use the WHAT IF tool: 
• - Click Forms Icon (upper right of screen) or Ctrl 2 (forms view) 
• - Click on the Open Form Icon 
• - In the “Type a form name.” area type What-If (with the dash), click on the name of the worksheet - click on Open Form 
• - You will see the worksheet on the right side of the screen; enter the information right into the form 
• - To get back to interview mode - click on the Step-by-Step Icon (upper right of screen) or Ctrl 1

It's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your tax data file, in case your original gets lost or corrupted. Here's how:

1. From the File menu in the upper-left corner of TurboTax, choose Save As (Windows) or Save (Mac).
2. Browse to where you want to save your backup.
   • Tip:If you're saving to a portable device, save it to your computer first to prevent data corruption. Then, after completing Step 4, copy or move the backup file to your device.
3. In the File name field, enter a name that will distinguish it from the original tax file (for example, add "Backup" or "Copy" to the file name)
4. Click Save and then close TurboTax.
5. Restart TurboTax and open the backup copy to make sure it's not corrupted. If you get an error, delete the backup and repeat these steps.

If you make changes to your original tax return file, repeat these steps to ensure your original and backup copies are in-synch.

Related Information:                             

• Retrieve a Tax File from a Portable Device
• What's the difference between the tax data file and the PDF file?
• How do I save my return as a PDF in the TurboTax software for Windows?
• How do I save my return as a PDF in the TurboTax software for Mac?
• How can I protect the tax files on my computer?

GEN85508

Answered by TurboTax FAQ to this question

AND save it as a PDF so you have access to a copy even if you don’t have the program still installed and operational :

• How do I save my return as a PDF in the TurboTax software for Windows?
• How do I save my return as a PDF in the TurboTax software for Mac?

AND protect the files :

• How can I protect the tax files on my computer?

Yes it is available now at Intuit , Deluxe CD, for $69.99, Same thing will be available at Amazon for $49.99, approximately  in December 10 to January 8 per Amazon.  Paperwork needed to file return will be usually available by end of January 30th. Tax filing date is not  due until y April 15th. I don't find any reason to waste $20.00

I have been notified by Amazon today that they will ship my  2019 Turbo Tax Deluxe CD on November 21 and I should receive on November 22 as I am a Prime member.