topic how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712433#M608995 <P>how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system?</P> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:31:29 GMT Tom Barrett 2020-08-24T21:31:29Z how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712433#M608995 <P>how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system?</P> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:31:29 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712433#M608995 Tom Barrett 2020-08-24T21:31:29Z Re: how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712499#M608996 <P>can't be done right now because the 2020 return isn't available.&nbsp; also would need to know if you're using online or desktop. if desktop what operating system (win 7 and certain Apple OS's are not usable for 2020)</P> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:05:06 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712499#M608996 Anonymous 2020-08-25T01:05:06Z Re: how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712504#M608997 <P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you are using the Online version, do NOT change anything on your return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You would have to start with a new account and do a test return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You don't have to pay unless you want to print it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Or Here's the link for the current TaxCaster tool:</SPAN></P><P class="p3"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/" target="_blank">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/</A></SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">How to start another return in the Online version</SPAN></P><P class="p3"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596</A></SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">There is one thing you can do in your&nbsp;&nbsp;current return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can go though the Estimated Tax section which will prepare estimated payments for next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;That may help you calculate what you might owe.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can just type W4 in the search box at the top of your return , click on Find. Then Click on Jump To and it will take you to the estimated tax payments section. Say no to changing your W-4 and the next screen will start the estimated taxes section.</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">OR go to</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Federal Taxes or Personal (H&amp;B version)</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Other Tax Situations</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Other Tax Forms</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Form W-4 and Estimated Taxes - Click the Start or Update button </SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">To get back into your return, try this, you can sign back onto your account, and click on Add a State.&nbsp;&nbsp;This should get you back into your return.</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">The Desktop installed program could be used.&nbsp;&nbsp;It can do unlimited returns and has a What-If worksheet.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also save and copy a return with another name to test in.</SPAN></P><P class="p1">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">The 2020 Desktop program usually comes out in November and the Online web version opens in December.</SPAN></P> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:19:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1712504#M608997 VolvoGirl 2020-08-25T01:19:53Z Re: how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1797133#M638719 <P>One step further. I need to proforma from 2019 Deluxe desktop version to 2020 Self-Employed version. Can I do that?</P> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:41:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1797133#M638719 RROBINSON123 2021-01-13T16:41:51Z Re: how do I proforma my 2020 tax return using by 2019 tax return already in the turbo tax system? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1797534#M638868 <P><LI-USER uid="235806"></LI-USER>&nbsp; What do you mean proforma? &nbsp;Do you mean transfer 2019 into 2020?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">You will need to have the .tax2019 file on your computer. &nbsp;If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year........</SPAN></P><P class="p2"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953</A></SPAN></P><P class="p3">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you already started an online return you will have to clear it and start over to transfer.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>How to clear and start over</SPAN></P><P class="p2"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444</A></SPAN></P><P class="p3">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you used the Desktop program before you may not like the online version.&nbsp;&nbsp;It has less features and no Forms Mode.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can only do 1 return.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2020 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.&nbsp;&nbsp;You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.</SPAN></P> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:36:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-proforma-my-2020-tax-return-using-by-2019-tax-return-already-in-the-turbo-tax-system/01/1797534#M638868 VolvoGirl 2021-01-13T18:36:15Z
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<P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you are using the Online version, do NOT change anything on your return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You would have to start with a new account and do a test return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You don't have to pay unless you want to print it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Or Here's the link for the current TaxCaster tool:</SPAN></P><P class="p3"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/" target="_blank">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/</A></SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">How to start another return in the Online version</SPAN></P><P class="p3"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596</A></SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">There is one thing you can do in your&nbsp;&nbsp;current return.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can go though the Estimated Tax section which will prepare estimated payments for next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;That may help you calculate what you might owe.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can just type W4 in the search box at the top of your return , click on Find. Then Click on Jump To and it will take you to the estimated tax payments section. Say no to changing your W-4 and the next screen will start the estimated taxes section.</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">OR go to</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Federal Taxes or Personal (H&amp;B version)</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Other Tax Situations</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Other Tax Forms</SPAN></P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">Form W-4 and Estimated Taxes - Click the Start or Update button </SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">To get back into your return, try this, you can sign back onto your account, and click on Add a State.&nbsp;&nbsp;This should get you back into your return.</SPAN></P><P class="p2">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">The Desktop installed program could be used.&nbsp;&nbsp;It can do unlimited returns and has a What-If worksheet.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also save and copy a return with another name to test in.</SPAN></P><P class="p1">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">The 2020 Desktop program usually comes out in November and the Online web version opens in December.</SPAN></P>
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<P>One step further. I need to proforma from 2019 Deluxe desktop version to 2020 Self-Employed version. Can I do that?</P>
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<P><LI-USER uid="235806"></LI-USER>&nbsp; What do you mean proforma? &nbsp;Do you mean transfer 2019 into 2020?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">You will need to have the .tax2019 file on your computer. &nbsp;If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year........</SPAN></P><P class="p2"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-turbotax-online/00/25953</A></SPAN></P><P class="p3">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you already started an online return you will have to clear it and start over to transfer.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>How to clear and start over</SPAN></P><P class="p2"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444</A></SPAN></P><P class="p3">&nbsp;</P><P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1">If you used the Desktop program before you may not like the online version.&nbsp;&nbsp;It has less features and no Forms Mode.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can only do 1 return.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2020 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something.&nbsp;&nbsp;You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.</SPAN></P>
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