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Do I need to save my paper tax documents, since my returns are easily accessible through my computer? Thank you

dmbornstein — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:28:36 GMT

Re: Do I need to save my paper tax documents, since my returns are easily accessible through my computer? Thank you

VolvoGirl — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:31:15 GMT

I would. You never know if you will need a copy like to get a loan and you might not be able to access it online or your computer. I don't trust it.

Re: Do I need to save my paper tax documents, since my returns are easily accessible through my computer? Thank you

Critter-3 — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:40:30 GMT

Don't hang your hat on always having online access to the forms ... you should always save at least a paper copy of the return itself only (not all the backup worksheets) and/or save a PDF in at least 2 places.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for accessing prior year online tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/270...

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created. TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

Re: Do I need to save my paper tax documents, since my returns are easily accessible through my computer? Thank you

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:13:56 GMT

And...TurboTax does not have images or copies of any of your income documents like your W-2's or 1099's. Only the data that you entered is stored. You have to save your own copies of those documents, On a daily basis we get people asking for copies of W-2's---and TT does not have them.

SAVE YOUR TAX RETURN !

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/questions/1900937-why-should-i-save-a-pdf-copy-of-my-return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899779-what-s-the-difference-between-the-tax-data-file-and-the-pdf-file

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1912466-how-do-i-save-my-return-as-a-pdf-in-the-turbotax-software-for-windows •

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1912533-how-do-i-save-my-return-as-a-pdf-in-the-turbotax-software-for-mac•