Audit Risk Meter

[falconnic]

I purchased the Online Version of TurboTax 2018 Premier and I would like to see my audit risk based on the audit risk meter. However, it seems that I can not find the tab that you guys are talking about in the FAQ. I think I read this wrong and needed the CD version in order to have access to it and only ANY CD version will provide this access. Is there a way I could get a download link for the version I have purchased in equivalent form?

[DawnC0 · Accepted solution]

It's exclusively available in TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business Desktop versions and can be accessed on the Review tab (under Audit Protection).  

Note: The IRS randomly reviews a small percentage of returns regardless of audit risk. Additionally, the IRS's focus on audit risk factors changes periodically and is not made public. As a result, a low reading is no guarantee you won't be audited, nor does a high reading necessarily mean that you will be audited.

[falconnic]

I know, but in the online version there is no such tab :(

[DawnC0]

You are correct.  You won't see it in Online  :(.    My mistake, I thought you were asking for the desktop program.  Are you using both?     You can save your tax file from Online and transfer it to the desktop...If you want to do that, let me know and I can give you instructions.  

[falconnic]

I would like to use the desktop version as it seems that the online version does NOT have all the features that the desktop  version has. However, I do not want to pay twice. Seems silly. Therefore I was hoping someone could help me with downloading the desktop version based on my order receipt of the online version.

[falconnic]

At the time of purchase, I was NOT aware that the online version can not do all of what the desktop version can do :(

[DawnC0]

You can switch to desktop, as you are right, the desktop has way more features than the Online version.  Here are the instructions and also a link to customer service.  If you explain your situation, you may be able to get a refund for the Online product you paid for, but you will have to call - no billing support happens here in the Q&A forum.   You may opt to contact support first.  

How to switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop

[Edited 03/10/20 | updated links]