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Level 1
posted Feb 26, 2025 10:09:23 AM

Can't print or save to pdf

Federal and state were e-filed but now I can't save a copy or even print it. I have Home and Business 2024 which I've used for several years to do my family and friends taxes. Never had a problem until this year. I filed mine fine and printed. After efiling my friend's return, I wasn't able to print or download a copy. It doesn't say why, just doesn't give me the option to save when I get the pop up box.

No updates are available. Please advise. (Windows version, btw)

 

Thanks

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2025 3:15:10 PM

You may try to remove the WA state return, if it is a tax return.  Click on Forms.  When in Forms mode click on the File menu at the top left of the desktop program screen, then click on Remove State Return.

If that does not work or is not available.  See if you can change how this WA return is filed.  Click on the File tab.  Then select File by Mail.  Select Do not print mail my federal return to file by mail at this time.  Finish the section and then see if you can Print or Save the return as a PDF.

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Level 15
Feb 26, 2025 10:19:00 AM

So what happens when you click on File and the Print/Save for Your Records.  Then Save a PDF, then Preview Print Copy?  Can you view the PDF?

Level 1
Feb 28, 2025 2:59:15 PM

Thanks for getting back to me. 

The regular pop up comes up but there's no option to print or save. I tried both printing and saving as a pdf. The Form Selection screen pops up telling me to E-file state now but also says that Washington return isn't available to print or view.

But I really don't care about the Washington state return. I just want to be able to save the federal return. There's no option to print or save or even remove the state from the list.

I've thought about removing the state from the file since Washington state doesn't have income tax, but not sure if I can.

 

Any thoughts?

Level 15
Feb 28, 2025 3:15:10 PM

You may try to remove the WA state return, if it is a tax return.  Click on Forms.  When in Forms mode click on the File menu at the top left of the desktop program screen, then click on Remove State Return.

If that does not work or is not available.  See if you can change how this WA return is filed.  Click on the File tab.  Then select File by Mail.  Select Do not print mail my federal return to file by mail at this time.  Finish the section and then see if you can Print or Save the return as a PDF.

Level 1
Feb 28, 2025 3:37:18 PM

Yay. That worked. 

Thanks bunches @DoninGA 

New Member
Mar 7, 2025 1:24:19 PM

Interesting. I had similar problem here in NC. So, I opened in Forms, then tried to save as PDF. I was able to do this. It saved both Federal and State. I then printed the PDF. So, I now have both Federal and Stated in PDF and printed.

Level 1
Mar 14, 2025 10:23:33 AM

I'm having the same problem--I can't get a PDF or a printed copy of my return at the "Save for Your Records" page OR using the "File => Print" pathway. This is true even if I only try to print the Federal return (unchecking the state returns). I have to file in three states, so I can't just eliminate those state returns. I've never had this problem after more than a decade with TurboTax.

 

Is there any way to contact a live Intuit/TurboTax human (I have TurboTax Advantage) to help me create a PDF I can review?

Expert Alumni
Mar 15, 2025 7:12:32 AM

You can sign up for notifications on this issue at the link below:

 

Level 1
Mar 19, 2025 11:55:33 AM

I see that Intuit knows this is a problem and I signed up for to be notified by Intuit when they address it--but I still haven't received any notifications and it still doesn't work. IS THERE ANY WAY TO TALK TO A LIVE HUMAN?

Expert Alumni
Mar 21, 2025 8:35:42 AM

There was an update last night that MAY have solved your issue. Make sure you have the most updated software and try again.

New Member
Mar 21, 2025 6:30:24 PM

Having a similar problem.

Cannot save as PDF forms required for filing. Get a message that there are errors on my return. 

When I check for errors, do not get any.

I am able to save all forms for records, and even get as far as to get an orange bar "Transfer returns now".

Tried to save the return, exit and log in again - still does not work.

Returning Member
May 16, 2025 7:45:58 AM

If you expand the size of the print center window you will see the 'Save to PDF' and 'Print Preview' buttons. The issue is that since WA state does not have a state income tax, the message on the lower right hand corner advising of this takes too much space, thus placing the 'Save to PDF' and ' Print Preview' button out of view. Once expanded in size, you are good to go. Hope this helps!

Returning Member
May 16, 2025 7:49:04 AM

The window where you request this may simply need to be resized. Make it bigger and scroll down and I would bet the 'Save to PDF' and 'Priant Preview' buttons might then show.