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Level 2
posted Dec 14, 2019 12:44:26 PM

Completing 2018 Return started in April online

I started a 2018 return in April, filed an extension, but have not completed it. How can I start off where I left? Did TurboTax save my incomplete 2018 return anywhere so I don't have to start over using the download version?  I was unaware of blackout or archive dates.

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Level 15
Dec 16, 2019 3:19:11 PM

See this TurboTax support FAQ for completing a 2018 tax return originally started with the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/00/26322

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Dec 16, 2019 4:38:25 PM

@RickG    you can't complete it online.  but you can download the .tax file and purchase the proper desktop version of the software to complete it. 

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Expert Alumni
Dec 16, 2019 3:12:37 PM

 

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@DoninGA has provided the best solution to this issue. Please follow the instructions laid out in the FAQ provided.

 

Level 15
Dec 16, 2019 3:19:11 PM

See this TurboTax support FAQ for completing a 2018 tax return originally started with the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/00/26322

Not applicable
Dec 16, 2019 4:38:25 PM

@RickG    you can't complete it online.  but you can download the .tax file and purchase the proper desktop version of the software to complete it. 

Expert Alumni
Dec 17, 2019 6:58:49 AM

@Anonymous Thanks for providing this clarification.

Level 2
Dec 17, 2019 3:18:37 PM

Thanks everyone!  I downloaded the tax data file (.tax) which I didn’t know existed for an incomplete/non-filed return and loaded it in the download TT version. It was a little tricky to access the .tax file but TT provides a step-by-step guide when you click on the .tax file (registration using the Free Edition required before you are able download the .tax file).