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  1. Open your return in TurboTax.
  2. Click the File tab, then Continue.
  3. On the next screen, E-file Your Federal Return for FREE, select the option File by mail near the bottom of your screen. Click Continue.
  4. On the following screen, select which return(s) you want to print for mailing (federal and/or state).
  5. Continue following the on-screen instructions until you get to the Print Tax Return For Mailing screen.
    • On this screen, click Print Returns to Mail.
    • Then click Preview Print Copy in the pop-up window.
  6. Wait for TurboTax to generate your return in Adobe Reader.
  7. Once your return has opened in Adobe Reader, click the "printer" icon near the top to print.
  8. When finished, click Continue in TurboTax and follow any additional on-screen instructions.

The first page in your printout package will be the File by Mail Instructions, which will provide the mailing address and what forms, if any, you need to include.

Important: To prevent identity theft, we recommend that you mail your return from a post office or give it directly to your mail carrier.


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June 7, 2019
  1. Open your return in TurboTax.
  2. Click the File tab, then Continue.
  3. On the next screen, E-file Your Federal Return for FREE, select the option File by mail near the bottom of your screen. Click Continue.
  4. On the following screen, select which return(s) you want to print for mailing (federal and/or state).
  5. Continue following the on-screen instructions until you get to the Print Tax Return For Mailing screen.
    • On this screen, click Print Returns to Mail.
    • Then click Preview Print Copy in the pop-up window.
  6. Wait for TurboTax to generate your return in Adobe Reader.
  7. Once your return has opened in Adobe Reader, click the "printer" icon near the top to print.
  8. When finished, click Continue in TurboTax and follow any additional on-screen instructions.

The first page in your printout package will be the File by Mail Instructions, which will provide the mailing address and what forms, if any, you need to include.

Important: To prevent identity theft, we recommend that you mail your return from a post office or give it directly to your mail carrier.


Level 2
June 7, 2019
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Level 2
March 17, 2020

The option you mentioned was not available for 2019 filing.

I don't want to pay $50 for a $22 refund.  But I have no where to print the State return.  Please help 

AkinaLO
Level 15
March 17, 2020

Please follow the instructions below to print and mail your tax return.

How do I print and mail my return in TurboTax Onli ...

 

CD/Download How do I print and mail a return in the TurboTax f ...

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Level 2
March 23, 2020

This works.  Thank you so much.

Level 2
February 23, 2023

How do I go about print my state tax return to  mail, and what documents do I send with my form?

Level 11
February 23, 2023

@Brown1963sugar 

 

Depending on what TurboTax product you used, you will follow that particular FAQ link provided below to print and mail your return. Directions will be included on what forms need to be printed and mailed in:

 

How do I print and mail a return in the TurboTax for Windows CD/Download software

 

How do I print and mail my return in TurboTax Online

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