Skip to main content
July 22, 2019
Question

2017 tax returns

  • July 22, 2019
  • 2 replies
  • 0 views
How do I get a copy of my 2017 tax return?

2 replies

Employee
July 22, 2019

Was your 2017 return prepared with Online TurboTax?  If so, log in to your account and look in the section "Your Tax Returns & Documents."   Choose tax year 2017, and look for a link to download/print the PDF.   Do you find evidence of your return there OK, but when you try to download, does it ask you to pay?    If it was prepared in Free Edition last year, access will be locked.   If that's your situation, we can tell you how to pay to unlock your 2017 return.   The method to unlock it depends on what all you have done with your 2018 return.

 

If you find no evidence at all of your 2017 online return in that account, we can tell you how to look for multiple accounts.    A return prepared in desktop software (CD/download) will not be in an online account.

 

  1. What is the story on your 2018 return--have you filed a 2018 return in Online TurboTax, or is one in preparation?  Or did you file elsewhere?
  2. Was the 2018 return prepared in Free Edition?
  3. Is the 2018 return in the SAME account as the 2017 online return?

 

We can tell you how to unlock a return once you answer all 3 questions above.

 

There's also a free option if a return transcript will suit your purpose.   You may be able to immediately download one at the IRS website if you qualify to open an IRS account there.  Otherwise, to order a transcript to come by postal mail takes 5-10 calendar days.
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

September 24, 2019

I filed with turbotax myself

the 2018 was prepared in free edition

the account is the same

DoninGA
Employee
September 24, 2019

@Deniessull - To access the 2017 online tax return you will need to upgrade to the 2018 Plus edition and pay for the Plus edition before access to the prior year online returns is available.

 

In TurboTax Free Edition, you can purchase PLUS to unlock your prior-year .tax file.

The exact instructions will vary depending on the status of your 2018 TurboTax Online return (select one):

September 24, 2019

How do I get a copy of 2017taxs 

DoninGA
Employee
September 24, 2019

@Darrell36 Did you not read the answer provided in this thread before you posted your message?  It gives exact instructions on how to get a copy of your 2017 tax return.

September 24, 2019

No