How do i move from the desktop version to online version?

mharwitzny · ‎February 25, 2023

how do I upload data from my 2021 desktop version return to a 2022 online return?

CassLO · ‎February 25, 2023

To switch from the TurboTax Desktop version to the Online version, please follow the instructions in the TurboTax FAQ below:

How do I transfer last year's return into TurboTax Online?

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VolvoGirl · ‎February 25, 2023

You will need to have the .tax2021 file on your computer. If you used the Desktop program last year here’s How to transfer into the Online version, expand the blue link if you used the CD/download last year........

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

If you already started an online return you will have to clear it and start over to transfer. How to clear and start over

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-onli...

If you used the Desktop program before you may not like the online version. It has less features and no Forms Mode. You can only do 1 return. Your return is only saved online so be sure to save both the .tax2022 data file and the pdf file to your computer when you are done. In case you need to amend in the future or if you need a copy to get a loan or something. You might not be able to access your online return when you need a copy.