If you used the CD/download version to complete the 2015 return, it will only be saved on your computer if you saved a copy. There is not a copy saved in TurboTax online when you use the desktop product.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301414
And yes, if you have it saved on your computer as a tax data file, you can upload it into your online return that you have started.
You can use steps here below to help you transfer the saved 2015 file into the new account that you create for them online:
You can transfer last year's tax data file (*.tax2015, not a PDF) if you're preparing your 2016 return in TurboTax Online Deluxe, Premier, or Self-Employed/Home & Business.
Did you prepare the 2015 return in TurboTax online or using the CD/download version?
I think I did use a CD. Is is possible to pull my return off my computer into this year's return?
That worked perfectly! Thank you so much. You have saved me a lot of work. You deserve some chocolate!
If you used the CD/download version to complete the 2015 return, it will only be saved on your computer if you saved a copy. There is not a copy saved in TurboTax online when you use the desktop product.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301414
And yes, if you have it saved on your computer as a tax data file, you can upload it into your online return that you have started.
You can use steps here below to help you transfer the saved 2015 file into the new account that you create for them online:
You can transfer last year's tax data file (*.tax2015, not a PDF) if you're preparing your 2016 return in TurboTax Online Deluxe, Premier, or Self-Employed/Home & Business.