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Level 2
posted Feb 8, 2021 5:40:29 PM

Does turbotax allow me to use form 1040 instead of 1040SR?

I understand now that IRS forms 1040 and 1040 SR are identical except for the

Large Font

and targeted standard deduction chart (from IRS press release).

 

I don't recall that turbotax gave me the option to select which I wanted to use (I am over 65). I would prefer the "small font" version. Is this a selectable option in turbotax?

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Level 15
Feb 8, 2021 7:29:16 PM

You cannot choose to use Form 1040 in TurboTax Online. TurboTax automatically uses Form 1040-SR if you are 65 or older. In the CD/Download TurboTax software there is a box you can check in forms mode to print Form 1040 instead of Form 1040-SR. But TurboTax Online does not have forms mode, so there is no way to check the box.

 

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Level 15
Feb 8, 2021 7:29:16 PM

You cannot choose to use Form 1040 in TurboTax Online. TurboTax automatically uses Form 1040-SR if you are 65 or older. In the CD/Download TurboTax software there is a box you can check in forms mode to print Form 1040 instead of Form 1040-SR. But TurboTax Online does not have forms mode, so there is no way to check the box.

 

Level 2
Feb 10, 2021 5:33:01 PM

Thank you for the info!

Level 2
Feb 27, 2022 8:39:01 PM

I'm just adding detail to rjs's very helpful answer for those searching for this answer in the future. I'm using the disc version of TurboTax. In the forms mode, select "Info Wks" under the Federal forms. Scroll down to Part II and look for the "Print Form 1040-SR instead of Form 1040. Select "No."

New Member
Mar 18, 2022 10:15:13 AM

 where is box you can check in forms mode to print Form 1040 instead of Form 1040-SR?  

Level 2
Mar 18, 2022 11:19:38 AM

Try following the steps in my earlier post on this topic and see if that works for you.

Level 15
Mar 18, 2022 11:25:15 AM

Only in the Desktop program

 

Level 2
Apr 8, 2022 2:33:00 PM

Thank you!  I was getting frustrated looking for it!