So it appears that I must purchase the desktop version to see my tax return in "Forms" mode?

If you want to view or print your complete tax return you will need to pay the TurboTax online account fees.

 

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Then click on Print Center.  Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets

 

However, you can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

"Tools" and "Tax Tools" is missing from my online version.  

To get your "Tax Tools" and "Tools" to show in TurboTax Online you must open your return. Click on "Continue" to get into your return. Your items in your left panel will then show.

 

You can also try previewing your tax return to see if it appears to be correct using the instructions below..

 

You can get to your tax return in TurboTax desktop as follows:

1. Switch to Forms Mode, and then  (see screenshots below for additional guidance)
2. Scroll through your forms in the left panel and 
3. Click on the form you want to preview (Example Form 1040)

 

You can get to your Tax Return in TurboTax Online as follows: 

1. Go to "Tax Tools" in your left panel,
2. Select "Tools" and then 
3. Select "View Tax Summary" and 
4. Select "Preview Form 1040"

 

To get to "Tax Tools" and "Tools" in TurboTax Online you have to continue your tax return

 

 

Your left panel will then populate with your "Tax Tools" and "Tools"

 

 

 

 

Click here for" How do I preview my TurboTax Online return before filing?"

 

Click here for "How do I preview my return in the TurboTax Desktop software?"

 

If you have additional information or questions regarding this, please return to Community and we would be glad to help.