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Do I have the option as to where I can store my inputed tax data using the online version of turbo tax.

ajmaresca24 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:09:19 GMT

I'm thinking about using the online version of TT for the first time. But I'm concerned about storing my data online. I would rather it stored on my PC hard drive or thumb drive.

Re: Do I have the option as to where I can store my inputed tax data using the online version of turbo tax.

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:13:49 GMT

When you use online TurboTax your returns are stored in your online account for seven years. You can also print hard copies or save the returns to your own hard drive. But you cannot prevent the online storage--if that is what you mean.

SAVE YOUR TAX RETURNS !

EVERY year before mid-October you should save a copy of your tax return as a pdf and print a copy of it for your records. That way you will not be searching online frantically when you need it for a lender, FAFSA forms, your next tax return, etc.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m6guj526

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-2021-turbotax-online-return-pdf/L8dHfRkpT_US_en_US?uid=m78eb8pc

In order to transfer a past year return to the new return you need the tax file

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/save-turbotax-online-return-tax-data-file/L4xwOG3LF_US_en_US?uid=m6guk3xl

NOTE: TurboTax and the IRS save returns for seven years. Returns older than seven years are purged.

Re: Do I have the option as to where I can store my inputed tax data using the online version of turbo tax.

ajmaresca24 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:55:24 GMT

Thank you for the reply. But Its not the answer I was hoping for.

I have been using the desktop version of TT for years. I really wanted to switch to the online version for several reasons. But I am concerned about all this sensitive data being stored in any other location than my own PC.

I think if Intuit / Turbotax allowed the option to store user data on their on devices you would see a significant user base switch from the Desktop version to the online version.

Thank you for your time.