If I've started y 2025 return in TurboTax Deluxe Desktop, and I accept the "switch to online" option, will data 2025 partially entered data transfer to the website?

[benjamingslade]

When I said "yes" to switching to the online version of TurboTax, it asked to transfer my old taxes from 2024.   What about the data I've already entered for 2025 in the desktop version of the app?

[JohnB5677]

No, TurboTax doesn't transfer current-year information that you've entered. You must manually re-enter it into ‌TurboTax Online.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

No.    Data you entered into desktop download software for 2025 cannot be moved to online TurboTax.   Only the "reverse" is possible----you can start 2025 online and move it to desktop but it is a one way street,  so no, you cannot move it to online.  And.....may we ask....why on earth would you want to do that?   Online will cost you more.   With online you get one return per fee.   You pay separate fees for federal and state; you will not have forms mode, navigation is more difficult, you will get more aggravating "add-on" offers.

You will not get five federal e-files with online---you will get ONE.   Do you have returns to prepare for any other family members?

[benjamingslade]

" And.....may we ask....why on earth would you want to do that?   Online will cost you more"

Well, I didn't realize that.   When I was starting up the desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe, there were a few popups making it sound like the online version was the future of the product (and since I already paid for the desktop version, there was no extra charge for the online version this year).   I also like the desktop version since it won't disconnect if I leave it idle for a while (like the online version will do)

I only file one tax return for now, but if kids need tax returns in the future, that could be a consideration.

Thanks
Ben