I'm a retired CPA, used the forms method for many years, made mistake of using the interview method online this year, cannot see any of the forms-1040,A, B,D. Please help

[xmasbaby0]

Online TurboTax does not have forms mode.   Sorry.  Forms mode is a feature of the desktop download only.   Do you want to switch to desktop?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-th...

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you have to pay the fees to download the forms etc.  You can’t see or enter on to them like the Desktop program.   You can switch to the Desktop program and move your Online return without paying for online.  The Desktop program has many features and advantages over the Online version as you are finding out.

For Online….Before filing,  You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-f...

To continue in the desktop version see this…….

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-th...

[VolvoGirl]

How did you get into the Online version?  You didn’t buy the Desktop program yet have you?  We see people who bought the Desktop program but got routed to the Online version.  You can’t apply the Desktop purchase to Online.  

If you used the Desktop program before you may notice several differences and not like the online version.  It has less features and no Forms Mode.  You can only do 1 return.  Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2024 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.  In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.  You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.

Do you need help buying the Desktop download and switching?  This year they are only selling the download, no CD.  Although after you buy it you can buy an install CD for another $10.