How do I start my 2020 tax return? What option do I select from the drop down menu?

[christopher_took]

I'm trying to get a head start on taxes but do not see the option to begin for 2020. All I see is the announcement that my 2019 federal return was accepted...which happened in April.

[DoninGA]

The TurboTax online editions for tax year 2020 should be available in early December.

The TurboTax desktop CD/Download editions for tax year 2020 are available for purchase on this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

[Critter-3]

If you qualify  AND   if you wait until mid January  THEN you can use one of  the IRS FREE FILE options to file a fed & state return for free ... but you must be patient.    https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

IRS Free File: Closed until January 2021

IRS Free File is closed for the 2020 tax season. Check back in January for Filing Season 2021 opening details.

For Filing Season 2021, you must make $72,000 or below to use IRS Free File partner offers.