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September 17, 2024
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I am unable to download a PDF version of my prior year returns for some reason. There is no option. I need 2019 and 2020. How can I solve this problem?

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Need to download prior year PDFs

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VolvoGirl
Employee
September 17, 2024

Turbo Tax and the IRS only keeps the last 7 years. If they still have it……..
How to Access prior year online returns
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/00/27010

If you can't get the side menus to open up to access the prior year..... You need to start entering some basic Personal Info in 2023 for the side menu to open up. Just continue a little ways into 2023. I had to go though about 12 screens.

If you used the Desktop CD/Download program then the only copy is on your computer and not saved or stored online. So you need to make and keep your own backups.

Or request a transcript from the IRS
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Or get a copy of your return using form 4506
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

vtecjayAuthor
September 17, 2024

Hi, I am able to view the side menus and can view previous years. The problem is that I can’t simply save a pdf and only have the option to download .tax files. It looks like the versions I need aren’t available. Any other options? I did not purchase any TurboTax programs I simply used the free web version. 

VolvoGirl
Employee
September 17, 2024