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posted Jun 4, 2019 2:36:20 PM

I am trying to file another return and it says account is running switch users. I can't get turbo tax to open

I purchased turbo tax deluxe and have completed my returns and am trying to do my dad's. It says turbo tax is running. I need to switch accounts.  I don't what that means or how to do that

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:36:21 PM

All you have to do is go to far left upper corner and hit 'File' and 'Start New Return.'   

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 2:36:23 PM

Oh are you trying to start the program again?  No you just stay in the same program.  Go up to File-New.  Be sure to first save your return by going to File-Save.  

And be sure to save each return with a different name.  If your dad has the same first name as you his return might overwrite yours.  So when you save his return the first time go to File-Save As.  And be sure to save frequently.  

Your tax files end in .tax2018 and are saved in your Documents in the Turbo Tax folder.

New Member
Jul 11, 2020 4:54:04 PM

I have the same problem only I am trying to open 2018 which I was just in and then closed and tryed to go back and open again and am getting the same error code 70001.