No they do not. Tax returns prepared in the Turbo. Tax CD/download software are stored locally, on your computer. Even if you e-filed your return, you’ll still need to look for your return on your computer or storage device, as they don’t retain copies of Turbo. Tax CD/Download returns like they do with Turbo, and tax online .
, turbo Tax does not have copies of your tax files when you use the CD or download software. The files are only on your own computer and any backup copies that you make.
A common question we ran across in our research was “Where does TurboTax save my tax return?”.
Some believe that by default, Turbo. Tax saves tax files in the My Documents Turbo, and tax folder. After locating the path to the tax file on your computer, open your tax return using the same version of Turbo. Tax for that year. For example, open your 2020 return in the Turbo. Tax 2020 program and your 2019 return in Turbo, and tax 2019. Lost or misplaced your CD or download?
One more question we ran across in our research was “Can I open my a tax file in TurboTax?”.
A .tax file can only be opened in the Turbo. Tax CD/Download software. Because it’s stored locally on your computer, we can’t retrieve tax data files prepared in the Turbo. Tax CD/Download software. E-filing doesn’t keep a copy of your return on our servers.
, note: turbo Tax doesn’t store returns filed using the CD/Download software. Those are stored locally on your computer. Find your return on Windows or Mac. TIP: you can always request account transcripts from the IRS.
Do I need to backup my tax files?
Even when you are not changing computers, you should make backup copies of your tax files on external media in case of any problem with your computer., turbo Tax does not have copies of your tax files when you use the CD or download software.
How do I print a copy of my tax return?
If you filed your taxes with a Turbo. Tax CD/download product, your tax return is stored on your computer, so you can print a copy at any time. If you used Turbo. Tax Online, you can log in and print copies of your tax return for free.
Where can I find my previous years’tax return?
If you used Turbo. Tax Fee Edition, you will need to purchase PLUS to access prior years’ tax return., note: turbo Tax doesn’t store returns filed using the CD/Download software. Those are stored locally on your computer. Find your return on Windows or Mac .
Why should I use TurboTax?
, with turbo Tax you can be confident your taxes are done right, from simple to complex tax returns, no matter what your situation.