How do I enter forms mode when using TurboTax on line?

[carl-palczewski]

When I used TT desktop version I could switch back and forth to see what the filled in IRS forms had as data. How can I do that in the on line version?

[rjs]

There is no forms mode in TurboTax Online. That's one of the biggest advantages of the TurboTax Desktop software.

You can preview Form 1040 and Schedules 1, 2, and 3. To see any other forms you have to print the return (create a PDF).

[mesquitebean]

If you want to have viewing/printing privileges of all the forms in your return, you would have to pay for your online product in advance.  Then you can download/view/print a PDF or specific form at any time you wish.   But you can't make direct entries on forms like you can in desktop TurboTax.

If you want to do that, we can tell you how.  Paying in advance also locks in the price.  Prices typically increase on March 1.     However, be aware that if you pay in advance, you won't be able to clear your return and start it over.   You can still edit it, but you can't start from scratch.

[carl-palczewski]

This is a real crock of crap. When I try to work on assets and depreciation it tells me that part is not ready yet.

But prices go up March 1????

Think I need to find new tax preparation software.

[mesquitebean]

Historically, for the past few years March 1 is when the prices increase, so I assume that's when it will happen again this year.   Actually they "revert" back to the "undiscounted" price.   Currently all the Online products are discounted.   Premium, for instance, is currently discounted at $99 for Federal and $39 for state.   Currently at the product info page it shows the regular undiscounted price with a line through it (which is normally $139 for Federal and $64 for state) and shows the discounted price adjacent to it.   If the price increase occurs on the date it has in the last few years, then on March 1, the prices would revert to that undiscounted price.   Some people will lock in the current price ahead of the increase by paying in advance as I mentioned above.    That also gives them the ability to download/print/view PDFs with all the forms at will.

If someone wants to pay in advance, the way to do that is to go to the left menu column and click on TAX TOOLS, then PRINT CENTER.  Then choose "View, print, download this year's return."   It will ask you to pay for the product fees.  Then whenever you want, you can get a PDF of just the return, the return plus the TurboTax worksheets, or the return plus the government and TurboTax worksheets.