Can I import tax return form from an accountant to get started?

[import od1 file from etax filer]

I have the PDFs of my return from my accountant from last year and was hoping to import them so I don't have to start from scratch for this year.

[xmasbaby0]

Very little will transfer from a pdf of your last tax return.   And.....it is too late to start a 2021 return using online TurboTax.  If you need to prepare a 2021 return you will need the desktop software--the CD/download---which must be used on a full PC or Mac.

2021 TURBOTAX

CD/DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.  The state e-file fee is $19.99 and increases in March.

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[import od1 file from etax filer]

Thank you,

I'm actually trying to import 2021 taxes filed through my accountant to see if I can start using TurboTax for 2022. Hoping you can help

[xmasbaby0]

The software for 2022 has not become available yet.   It will be available in mid to late November, so it is too soon for you to start trying to do anything for 2022's return.   And....again...only some of your personal information will transfer from a pdf.   You will have to enter the other information in to TurboTax from scratch.

[import od1 file from etax filer]

Thanks,

I have a lot of tax forms so I'm wondering if TurboTax will allow me to manually key in each form's data from 2021 rather than answering questions. I tried that last year and the software didn't allow me to get everything in. I really want to use TurboTax instead of my accountant so I have a better ownership/understanding of what's being filed.

Thanks again for your prompt response!!

[VolvoGirl]

Maybe.  The 2022 won't come out until Nov or Dec.  Then you might be able to transfer from 2021.  But transferring from a pdf won't be much.  Only some basic info like your name, address, ssn and AGI.  Here's some links you can check out.  Do you want to use the Online version or the Desktop CD/Download program?

How to transfer into Turbo Tax Online, including from a pdf file or other software or from the Desktop program

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-...

Here's how to transfer last year's return to Windows Desktop program 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/transfer-last-year-s-return-to-turbotax-fo...

How to transfer into Turbo Tax for Mac

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-data-file/help/how-do-i-transfer-last-year-s-return-into-the-t...

[VolvoGirl]

One thing you can do is buy the 2021 Desktop program and recreate your 2021 return either using the interview steps or directly on the forms.  Might be good practice to see how it works.  Then if you match what the accountant filed you can use that to transfer into 2022.

Buy the personal Desktop CD/Download programs here

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

[import od1 file from etax filer]

Thanks,

I bought the software for 2021 but struggled to find all the info from the tax filing questionnaire on the forms created by my accountant. I guess I'll try to re-download the 2021 software and see if I can find everything.

It's a little frustrating to not just allow me to enter manually what was filed before so that it makes starting up easier.

Thank you again!

[VolvoGirl]

We can help you find things.  You can switch to Forms mode and enter directly on the forms in the Desktop program.  You may have to drill down to enter on a worksheet.  Did you uninstall the program?  

If you need to download your program…..

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/installing/help/how-do-i-download-the-software-i-purchased-at-turb...

Access your downloads here

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