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Level 2
posted Jan 6, 2024 10:33:45 AM

How to transfer profiles from last year online to this year cd/download version of the tax software

Last year filed tax returns using online version and this year want to use cd/download software instead.   How do I migrate/import the profiles already used from online to downloaded software to save time?

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Moderator
Jan 7, 2024 10:00:40 AM

Unfortunately, you can’t transfer information from TurboTax Online into TurboTax CD/Download.

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Moderator
Jan 7, 2024 10:00:40 AM

Unfortunately, you can’t transfer information from TurboTax Online into TurboTax CD/Download.

Level 2
Jan 7, 2024 11:01:13 AM

Is this not applicable in Canada?  This thread informs of how to do it from Intuit's own:

How do I switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop? (intuit.com)

How do I switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop?

SOLVEDby TurboTax2084Updated 1 month ago

Follow these instructions to switch from TurboTax Desktop to TurboTax Online.

If you started your 2023 return in TurboTax Online and want to switch to TurboTax Desktop, here's how.

  1. Install and/or open your 2023 TurboTax Desktop.
    • If you have not purchased TurboTax Desktop software, select the product you need to complete your return.
    • Important: If your return includes a state, make sure you also install the corresponding state program(s) in order to proceed.
  2. Select Continue From TurboTax Online.
  3. Sign in to your Intuit Account.
  4. Your data will be imported into TurboTax Desktop, and your return will open once data transfer is complete.

Level 2
Jan 7, 2024 11:04:09 AM

Is there any way that Intuit can make the tax file (.tt22) available to download, other than a PDF?  Seems like it would be an easy solution to make seamless continuity within the same product family and keep loyal customers.

Moderator
Jan 7, 2024 11:31:31 AM

TurboTax Online doesn't generate .ttxx files, as it's not based on the desktop software.

 

But I will pass on your suggestion to our product development team. Thank you for your input.
 

Level 2
Jan 7, 2024 11:34:51 AM

Thanks for the replies.  

 

So, the method that I posted is only available in the US, not in Canada?  Sounds to me like there is a solution already, just not extended to Canada.  Is that correct?

Moderator
Jan 7, 2024 11:54:40 AM

The Canadian versions of TurboTax Online and TurboTax CD/Download are different software from the US versions, so we can't just use what they have. 

New Member
Feb 24, 2024 7:34:13 AM

This should be  a basic feature. After all we pay for the software (CD version)

Moderator
Feb 24, 2024 10:25:47 AM

@DanH6 I will pass on your comment to our product development team. Thank you for your input.

Level 1
Feb 25, 2024 12:26:39 PM

Turbotax seems to be holding OUR Tax info hostage. I should be able to download a file that your software requires using your own product.

Moderator
Feb 25, 2024 5:51:21 PM

@15ronroy You are still able to download a PDF copy of your tax return and see all the forms and values that were generated by TurboTax Online. You just can't use the file to transfer data into a TurboTax CD/Download return.

 

 

New Member
Mar 2, 2024 3:19:04 PM

This is TERRIBLE customer service!!! One of the big reasons that I buy Turbotax every year is so that everything is transferred from the previous year. I'm not talking about entering my name either - that's easy. I'm talking about all the carry forward amounts that the software just knew to take care of. If I knew this wasn't possible, then I wouldn't have bought it. Being able to transfer your data from 2022 online to 2023 download should be a simple thing that is included for FREE. Shaking my head...

Moderator
Mar 2, 2024 5:03:13 PM

We appreciate your feedback, we will be sure to send it a long to our product development team.