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Navigation with TT online

user17696150838 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:57:11 GMT

I'm finding it very frustrating that the navigation of online is not like desktop. I'm a long term TT user and I don't want to learn a new program. Am I stupid to expect online to operate like desktop? I can't find how to link to prior years return to import all the data and avoid re-entry, which seems to be the way online works. Please comment!!!

Re: Navigation with TT online

JohnB5677 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:22:01 GMT

Yes, you can transfer last year's Desktop X.tax file into this year's Online software.

Log into your Online TurboTax

Hit Tax Home (Top Left)
Select Personal Info, [Continue]
A left sidebar will show up
Select Tax Tools
Then Tools
There will be a popup in the center screen
Select Transfer last year's TurboTax return from your computer
Then follow the interview.

Yes, the Online and Desktop do function differently, but the input categories are essentially the same.

Also see the TurboTax article How to transfer Data

Re: Navigation with TT online

user17696150838 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:37:19 GMT

it worked, but be sure to scroll down to see the continue command