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New Member
posted Feb 14, 2021 11:40:16 AM

I want to download my 2020 tax file

I want to download my 2020 tax file

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2021 12:11:42 PM

See the following.  You might want to also download your Online return as a PDF.  That way you can open your return without having the TurboTax software.  You would need a PDF app on your computer, like Adobe Reader.

 

How do I save my TurboTax Online return as a tax data file?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data-file/00/25740

 

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How do I save my 2020 TurboTax Online return as a PDF?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2021 12:11:42 PM

See the following.  You might want to also download your Online return as a PDF.  That way you can open your return without having the TurboTax software.  You would need a PDF app on your computer, like Adobe Reader.

 

How do I save my TurboTax Online return as a tax data file?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-tax-data-file/00/25740

 

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How do I save my 2020 TurboTax Online return as a PDF?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2021 10:16:02 AM

I cannot download my 2020 turbo tax purchase. I put in license # andit won't accept

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2021 11:25:06 AM

What is the error message you are receiving? Please see My code doesn't work for assistance with troubleshooting.

@aspolizzi

Level 1
Apr 4, 2021 4:02:07 PM

This is so annoying. All searches take you to this same link, but that will only get you the pdf download, not the .tax file.  How can I download the .tax file? Please do not keep reposting the stupid links in this already that just say "we'll save a pdf and .tax file" but only actually give you the pdf. 

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2021 4:18:53 PM

No this isn't correct. Let me show you the screen on how to access your 2020 tax file. But first:

  1. log into turbo tax
  2. On the land page, scroll to the bottom of the form to Your tax returns & documents.
  3. Select show and select the downward facing arrow

  4. Select yr 2020

  5. Download .tax file

  6. Here what it looks like on the screen.

 

Level 1
Apr 4, 2021 6:57:48 PM

Thank you Dave. That did the trick. I had seen that page but missed the links at the very bottom. I'll claim part user error but it could also be more easily accessed in other parts of the site as well. Problem solved though, thank yo. 

Returning Member
Feb 2, 2022 3:18:07 PM

I need to file my yaxes

Returning Member
Feb 2, 2022 3:18:40 PM

I need to file my taxes

Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2022 6:20:35 PM
New Member
Feb 5, 2022 6:30:29 PM

I need help filing my 2020 taxes

 

Level 15
Feb 5, 2022 6:38:56 PM


@georgiag00013 wrote:

I need help filing my 2020 taxes

 


To complete and file a 2020 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2020 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

A 2020 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

New Member
Nov 11, 2022 11:55:43 AM

Hello anyone there?? 

Level 15
Nov 11, 2022 12:00:29 PM

@Ihadamustang This is not live chat.   You need to post a complete and specific question to the user forum and wait until you receive a reply via the email associated with your username