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Our system automatically sends emails when an account is logged into, or when a return is opened. If you logged into your TurboTax account and opened your return, then you accessed the information. If you are concerned about this, you can log into your account and verify the information is correct.

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Anonymous
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June 5, 2019

Our system automatically sends emails when an account is logged into, or when a return is opened. If you logged into your TurboTax account and opened your return, then you accessed the information. If you are concerned about this, you can log into your account and verify the information is correct.

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    kjhawk19
    Level 2
    June 5, 2019
    I received an email that noted, Your 2018 tax return was accessed. What does that mean?
    M
    mimi4904
    Level 2
    February 12, 2020

    I called the number on the e mail saying my form was accessed. The number is not a working number.

    C
    Curtis122202
    Level 2
    February 4, 2020

    Is it good that you said my tax return is accessed

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    Zoolanfer91
    Level 2
    March 11, 2020

    I received a email saying my 2018 tax return was accessed.. What does this mean

    DMarkM1
    DMarkM1
    Level 15
    March 11, 2020

    It is a notification that a different device from the last time was used to access your account.  Here is a link with more information.  If you are concerned that someone other than you accessed your TurboTax account.  Use this link to contact customer support.  

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      Sincerely2020
      Level 2
      April 5, 2020

      It was me( Kim Moore accessed in my account with another device,  computer issues, also was trying to  do my taxes for year(s) 2018, 2017  . I guess turbo tax thought they were all 2019. (3 yrs tax )

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      Irene2805
      Level 15
      April 6, 2020

      That's fine.  You'll be notified when your account was accesses from a different device.  TurboTax is just letting you know in case it wasn't you.  You can ignore the message.

       

      @Sincerely2020

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      mirahbear34
      Level 2
      April 8, 2020

      I don’t know what that mean

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      SHANNON621373
      Level 2
      May 4, 2020

      What does accessed mean on simululs check

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      valerieperea91
      Level 2
      May 18, 2020

      What does accessed mean on my taxes

      DawnC
      DawnC
      Level 15
      May 19, 2020

      Did you receive an email?  Did you sign into your TurboTax account from another browser recently?   

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        jrivera15243
        Level 2
        September 25, 2020

        problem is I havent logged into my returns since April. And I just got three emails that the last three years returns were accessed. 

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        Marksketo
        Level 2
        February 26, 2021

        My tax return was accessed and I was wondering what city and state was it accessed from. I only use 1 device for all my tax needs. Thank you

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        TiffanyL
        Level 11
        February 28, 2021

        @Marksketo, if you did not access your return, I would suggest changing your user ID and password. You can also add a phone number, if you haven't done so already or turn on two-step authentication. I hope this helps.

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        Sexyred21
        Level 2
        March 11, 2021

        I have not messed with my return

        ReneeM7122
        ReneeM7122
        Level 9
        March 11, 2021

        My tax return was accessed is just TurboTax telling you that you logged into your account and downloaded your return from the server.

        If you are concerned that it isn't you (someone else) then you can change your password.

        TurboTax is cautious because we want to be sure that your information remains secure at all times.

         

        Here is an IRS FAQ about identity theft.

        @Sexyred21

         

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