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I’m trying to access my 2016 tax return to get my child’s social security number for an application I’m filling out but it’s saying I need to pay. Why do I need to pay to access my

 
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I’m trying to access my 2016 tax return to get my child’s social security number for an application I’m filling out but it’s saying I need to pay. Why do I need to pay to access my

Access to prior year returns

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3355524-when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-online-returns-...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3404575-how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-2017-return

You can get a free transcript from the IRS:   

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

How do I get a copy of a return I filed using online TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748

How do I get a copy of a return I prepared using desktop TurboTax?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900639

 

 

Note:  Every year, before mid-October, print a copy of your current year tax return and save it as a tax file and pdf, too.  That way you will have it when you need it for school, a loan, next year’s tax return, etc. without going through a lot of aggravation (and expense)  to get it.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899645-how-do-i-save-my-2018-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1912544-how-do-i-save-my-2018-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf

 

Your child's full SSN will NOT be on a free transcript.  The transcript will only show four digits.  You will need to purchase PLUS.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

I’m trying to access my 2016 tax return to get my child’s social security number for an application I’m filling out but it’s saying I need to pay. Why do I need to pay to access my

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to prior year online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

 

In TurboTax Free Edition, you can purchase PLUS to unlock your prior-year .tax file.

The exact instructions will vary depending on the status of your 2018 TurboTax Online return (select one):

 

TomD8
Level 15

I’m trying to access my 2016 tax return to get my child’s social security number for an application I’m filling out but it’s saying I need to pay. Why do I need to pay to access my

You can obtain a replacement Social Security card for your child by following the instructions listed here: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/Topic/article/KA-02723

You'll have to go to your local Social Security office to do this, but there are no fees involved. 

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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