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January 30, 2020
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Is my information from 2018 still on turbotax?I was approved for an extension bit missed the 10/19 date. Can I still file on turbotax or do I have to renter my W2 info?

  • January 30, 2020
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January 30, 2020

If you were using the online version of TurboTax you won't be able to complete your 2018 online -- it is only for 2019 returns.

 

However, you can download your 2018 tax file to the desktop version and finish it there.  To do this, please follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your TurboTax account.  You will be on your Tax Home screen.
  2. Scroll down to Your tax returns & documents.
  3. Select 2018 (if it's not already highlighted).
  4. Select Download .tax file.  The file with automatically download.
  5. Your online return will be found in the Downloads folder on your computer.
  6. To open the return in TurboTax desktop edition, click on the Find a Tax File link on the opening screen and then navigate to the Downloads folder. 

You can download and install he 2018 version to your desktop or laptop.  To install prior  year versions of TurboTax, please click this link:  File Past Years' Taxes.  The web page will provide more information on which product fits your situation.