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posted May 13, 2024 6:40:30 PM

How do I delete an unfiled return? There is no garbage can beside the "continue" button when I view all tax returns.

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May 13, 2024 7:31:45 PM

Note that when you delete a return, you won't be able to access it again and we won't be able to retrieve the information for you.

 

For TurboTax Online: 

      If the return you want to delete doesn't have a trash can beside it:

You will need to start a new return. On the page that displays your tax returns, you'll see two returns: the blank return you just created, and the return you want to delete. Locate the return you want to delete and select its corresponding trash can icon. When prompted to confirm the deletion, select Delete.

 

For TurboTax CD/Download:

 

Please close the program. Then in Windows, navigate to the location of the tax file you want to delete. The files are usually stored in Documents>TurboTax>2023 (or whatever year you are working on). Find the tax file that you want to delete and then drag it to the Windows Recycle Bin. When you empty the Recycle Bin, the file will be permanently deleted.

 

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