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posted Jun 19, 2021 10:48:31 AM

Can I get my 2019 & 2020 software reloaded to my new computer?. Hard drive failed. Have new computer.

reinstall 2019 & 2020 Turbo Tax software please.

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Level 15
Jun 19, 2021 11:07:02 AM

Do you have the CDs or install from the Download?

How to download your purchase
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-download-the-software-i-purchased-at-turbotax-com/00/26075


Access your downloads here
https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/commerce/account/secure/login.jsp?pagecontext=download

 

If you used the Desktop program the only copy of your returns is on that computer so if your hard drive failed do you have any backups?  You need the file ending in .tax2019 to open in the program or to transfer into 2020.  

Level 15
Jun 19, 2021 11:27:22 AM

If you used desktop software downloaded/installed from a CD to your own computer, then the tax files are stored locally on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive. They are not stored online. If you cannot recover them due to a hard drive failure, etc. you can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $50, an actual copy of your tax return.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf