topic Re: Set prior year return for comparison HELP! in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Set prior year return for comparison HELP!

Woody33 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:07:48 GMT

In years past, I would prepare alternative returns to evaluate different scenarios (comparing itemized vs. standard deduction, for example). This year (2021), TurboTax imported info from the wrong return (the one I did not submit) and it's wreaking havoc on the software's comparison features. I need to be able to specify the return I want to use from the previous year. How can I do that?

Re: Set prior year return for comparison HELP!

MichelleLO — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:55:00 GMT

You can delete the return that is causing issues for your comparison by following the steps in the below help article.

How do I update or delete something I imported into TurboTax?

Re: Set prior year return for comparison HELP!

Woody33 — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:55:29 GMT

Apparently, you can't substitute a prior year's import. You have to create a new return and specify the prior year file you want to import. Starting over.