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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:09:20 AM

I currently am using the 2016 CD/download version is there anyway to transfer over to the online version so I can complete my 2016 taxes and If so how do I do this?

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:09:21 AM

If you have started your 2016 tax return in TurboTax Online you can take the following steps to transfer your unfiled return to the desktop software.

To save a copy of your TurboTax Online .2016tax data file take these steps:

  • Sign into TurboTax
  • Go to My TurboTax > Tax Timeline > Take me to my return
  • Click on My Account > Tools
  • Under the Other Helpful Links... Click on Save your 2016 return to your computer
  • Your .2016tax data file will download. Save the download to your computer.
  • Open your 2016 TurboTax desktop software. You will be able to Open the return in the software to continue working on your return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300420

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 11:09:21 AM

If you have started your 2016 tax return in TurboTax Online you can take the following steps to transfer your unfiled return to the desktop software.

To save a copy of your TurboTax Online .2016tax data file take these steps:

  • Sign into TurboTax
  • Go to My TurboTax > Tax Timeline > Take me to my return
  • Click on My Account > Tools
  • Under the Other Helpful Links... Click on Save your 2016 return to your computer
  • Your .2016tax data file will download. Save the download to your computer.
  • Open your 2016 TurboTax desktop software. You will be able to Open the return in the software to continue working on your return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300420