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Level 1
posted Apr 11, 2024 10:00:25 AM

I started a return using a download but want to switch to online so it lets me paste passwords. Can that be done? How?

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Level 15
Apr 11, 2024 10:07:12 AM

No.  But you can start a new online return and enter everything again.  What passwords do you need to paste?  Like to import 1099 forms?  I suppose you could start over in the Online version fill it out and then move it to your desktop program to finish and file.  Then you don't have to pay for Online.  

 

Start another Online return here. Sign up and start a new account.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online

 

You can download the .tax2023 data file without paying for Online and continue in the desktop version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data-file/00/25740

 

You need to install the program on your computer and move your online return to the Desktop program. How to switch…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129

 

 

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Level 15
Apr 11, 2024 10:07:12 AM

No.  But you can start a new online return and enter everything again.  What passwords do you need to paste?  Like to import 1099 forms?  I suppose you could start over in the Online version fill it out and then move it to your desktop program to finish and file.  Then you don't have to pay for Online.  

 

Start another Online return here. Sign up and start a new account.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online

 

You can download the .tax2023 data file without paying for Online and continue in the desktop version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data-file/00/25740

 

You need to install the program on your computer and move your online return to the Desktop program. How to switch…….
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/choosing-a-product/help/how-do-i-switch-from-turbotax-online-to-the-turbotax-software/00/26129

 

 

Expert Alumni
Apr 11, 2024 10:07:46 AM

You can switch from TurboTax Download to TurboTax Online under certain conditions.

 

Please read this TurboTax Help article for more information.

Level 15
Apr 11, 2024 10:12:32 AM

The link above is to Transfer the prior year 2022 desktop return into the Online version.  Yes if you want to start completely over in the Online version you can transfer from 2022 from your computer.  Then fill out Online, at least the parts you want to import.  Then switch back to your Desktop program.  You will have to enter everything else again.  And ignore your current desktop return.