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New Member
posted Jan 14, 2021 9:06:27 AM

I need to clear and start over

its telling me i do not have that option

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Level 15
Jan 14, 2021 9:09:27 AM

To can use the clear and start over option, as long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered.

 

If you cannot clear and start over, you would have to go to the sections you need to add or change, & enter the information manually.

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Level 15
Jan 14, 2021 9:08:25 AM

If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen while working on the 2020 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over.

Level 15
Jan 14, 2021 9:09:27 AM

To can use the clear and start over option, as long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered.

 

If you cannot clear and start over, you would have to go to the sections you need to add or change, & enter the information manually.

New Member
Feb 13, 2021 5:00:11 PM

Start over

New Member
Feb 13, 2021 5:58:12 PM

I am totally lost - made on e mistake to input ,my 1099R and I can't get back past the Social Security - just want to star overt - why is that so difficult to do???

Intuit Alumni
Feb 13, 2021 6:08:48 PM

@Verogreen53 In TurboTax Online, you can erase your return and start from scratch as long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered.

 

Please follow the directions below to clear and start over your return:

  1. Sign in and select a topic to continue your return.
  2. On the next screen, from the left-side menu, select Tax Tools, and then Clear & Start Over (select the menu icon in the upper-left corner if you don't see this menu).
  3. Answer Yes in the pop-up to confirm.

 

Please click How do I clear and start over in TurboTax Online? to view a video that you can also follow.

Returning Member
Feb 18, 2021 7:51:10 AM

You took payment on Jan 27 but you didn't do my taxes could you just refund my 148.00.

Returning Member
Feb 18, 2021 9:13:52 AM

Refund my 148.00 I will go some where else .you should never have taken my money you charged me 50.00 to get back 72.00 from state !

Returning Member
Feb 18, 2021 9:16:10 AM

I don't want a live repressive to do my taxes .

Intuit Alumni
Feb 18, 2021 1:32:27 PM

Help with requesting a refund has been provided by clicking here.

New Member
Mar 16, 2021 9:07:12 PM

I need to clear 2020 sign in and start over.....Larry .....[number removed] ....I used turbo tax 2018 and 2019 and I have not been able to get old returns moved to 2020 account....old address: 6708 Peaceful Pines Rd, Black Hawk, SD, 57718.   I received text message that 'If you Clear and Start over, start with FREE.......but nothing allows me to do that ....just go to 2020 account....please help me get to Start Over point on user name [number removed].  Larry ....phone #[phone number removed]

New Member
Mar 16, 2021 9:13:55 PM

start over account [number removed]      want to link 2018 and 2019 old address Black Hawk ,SD  with  new address Rapid City, SD  and file 2020 return...Start Over with Free Program that offers Expert review.

Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2021 9:14:37 PM

You can't merge accounts with TurboTax.   If you are using a different account with a different username and password for 2020, that account won't be tied to your 2018 and 2019 returns.  You would still need to access them through the previous username and password you used when you create the returns.   You can only clear and start over in TurboTax Online for the current tax return which is 2020.   

 

We protect your Intuit Account with the latest technology for privacy and security. Unfortunately, this doesn’t allow a safe and secure way to merge multiple accounts.   It’s best to use the same Intuit Account when you use TurboTax each year and to use the same user ID and password for all experiences on the Intuit Platform, including TurboTax, Mint, and QuickBooks Self-Employed. This helps our products work better for you and keeps all your info safe in one account.      @Larry Converse

New Member
Apr 4, 2021 4:06:37 PM

I am totally baffled by your confusing messages. I am trying to use the cd software

Intuit Alumni
Apr 5, 2021 9:19:18 AM

Would you please clarify what issue you are having so we can fully assist you?

@ThomasandEstela

Returning Member
Apr 19, 2021 5:37:40 PM

Some how the up grade got put on my account and there shouldn't have been

Expert Alumni
Apr 19, 2021 5:45:40 PM

As long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered, you can erase your return and start from scratch in TurboTax Online.

  1. Sign in and select a topic to continue your return.
  2. On the next screen, from the left-side menu, select Tax Tools, and then Clear & Start Over (select the menu icon in the upper-left corner if you don't see this menu).
  3. Answer Yes in the pop-up to confirm.     @Deanna6171

Returning Member
Mar 8, 2022 6:49:08 AM

I need to clear and start over.

Level 15
Mar 8, 2022 6:50:06 AM


@Redhead1942 wrote:

I need to clear and start over.


If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over with a lower priced edition. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen while working on the 2020 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over.

New Member
Apr 21, 2022 6:13:33 PM

I followed the instructions but can't find tax tools on the menu on the left.

Level 15
Apr 21, 2022 6:15:30 PM


@ jblard

i wrote:

I followed the instructions but can't find tax tools on the menu on the left.


You have to open your Online return interview first in order to have a full left column menu. 

 

What's your story?  You haven't said anything about your situation.

Returning Member
Jan 25, 2023 7:37:30 AM

There is NO Clear and Start Over option under TAX TOOLS for 2022 Deluxe version   ... I guess Im going to have to DELETE each item in order to START over   ....  FRUSTRATING 

RandyA from NC 

Level 15
Jan 25, 2023 7:49:40 AM

@Randy A If you already registered or paid, you cannot clear and start over.  So, indeed, if you have changes to make before you file you will have to fix each "thing" that was not okay.  You will not be able to clear it all out.