I’m trying to file my 2019 taxes and have paid for turbo tax deluxe. It appears that I’m unable to do this. How do I switch to do my 2019 taxes not 2020?

You cannot use the Online version to file a 2019 return.  To file your return with TurboTax you will need to purchase the Desktop version of TurboTax which you install on your computer.  You will need to mail in your 2019 return.

You can purchase the 2019 tax software from TurboTax at the following link:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

The Online version is only to prepare the current year's tax return (now is for 2020).  You can use the Online version for your 2020 return.  If you entered any 2019 information into the Online version, you can use the Clear and Start over feature, to remove that information.

As long as you haven't submitted payment, deducted the TurboTax fee from your refund, or registered, you can erase your return and start from scratch in TurboTax Online.

1. Sign in and select a topic to continue your return.
2. On the next screen, from the left-side menu, select Tax Tools, and then Clear & Start Over (select the menu icon in the upper-left corner if you don't see this menu).
3. Answer Yes in the pop-up to confirm.