To print your tax return using TurboTax desktop (Windows or Mac), select a link:

• How to print a Federal tax return
• How to print a State tax return
• How to print or view any form supported by TurboTax
• How to print or view an IRS publication
• How to view a tax return before printing
• How to print estimated tax vouchers 
• How to print a prior-year tax return
• How to print a return on a different computer
• How to request a copy of a federal tax return from the IRS
• Troubleshoot printing problems

The TurboTax desktop program allows you to print all or part of your federal income tax return at any time.

1. Open your tax return in TurboTax.
2. Select the Federal Taxes tab.
3. Go to the File menu on the menu bar, then select Print.
4. In the Printing dialog box, select the item(s) for your federal tax return that you'd like to print. You can choose to print your entire tax return or individual forms within your return in this dialog box.
5. In Number of Copies, enter the number of copies of your tax return that you'd like to print.
6. In Print Order, select Front to Back if your printer prints pages face down, or select Back to Front if your printer prints pages face up.
7. Select Print.

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You can print all or part of your state tax return in the same manner as you print your federal tax return using the Printing dialog box (shown above). To print your state tax return, you'll need to switch from the federal return to your state return in the TurboTax program.

1. Go to the File menu and open your tax return.
2. Select the State Taxes tab.
3. In the State Taxes screen, select the Continue button.
4. In the Start Your State Returns screen, select the Start State button to open your state return.
5. Go to the File menu on the menu bar, then select Print.
6. In the Printing dialog box, select the item(s) for your state tax return that you'd like to print.
7. In Number of Copies, enter the number of copies of your tax return that you'd like to print.
8. In Print Order, select Front to Back if your printer prints pages face down, or select Back to Front if your printer prints pages face up.
9. Select Print.

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The TurboTax program lets you print or view any form, schedule or worksheet, even if you're not using it in your tax return. You can even print blank forms.

1. Open your return in TurboTax.
2. Select either the Federal Taxes tab or the State Taxes tab depending on which income tax return that you want to print.
   
   

   Tip: If you want to print an individual form in your state tax return, you'll need to open your state return in the TurboTax program:

   • In the State Taxes screen, click the Continue button.
   • In the Start Your State Returns Interview screen, click Start State to open your state tax return.
     
     
3. Go to the Forms menu on the menu bar, then select Open a Form.
4. In the Open Form dialog box, select the Show My Return option to list just the tax forms in your return, or select the Open a Form option to list all tax forms supported by the TurboTax program.
5. You can then scroll through the entire list and double-click the form you'd like to open.
   
   
6. After opening your tax form, select the Print button at the top of the opened form.

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The TurboTax program lets you print most IRS publications that pertain to individual taxpayers who file Form 1040, 1040-A, or 1040-EZ.

1. Open your tax return in TurboTax.
2. Under Get Answers on the left side of your screen, select Find Tax Help, and then select IRS Publications.
   
   
3. Select the IRS publication you'd like to open, and then select Print.

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The TurboTax program lets you view your income tax return on-screen before you print it.

1. Open your return in TurboTax.
2. Select either the Federal Taxes tab or the State Taxes tab depending on which income tax return you want to view.
3. Go to the Forms menu on the menu bar, then select Show My Return.
4. In the Open Form dialog box, select your tax return and then select Open.
   
    
5. The TurboTax program opens your Form 1040 on-screen.

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You can print your Form 1040-ES estimated tax vouchers, or your state estimated tax vouchers in the TurboTax program.

1. Open your return in TurboTax.
2. Select either the Federal Taxes tab or the State Taxes tab at the top depending on which estimated tax vouchers you want to print.
3. Go to the Forms menu on the menu bar, then select Open a Form.
4. In the Open Form dialog box, scroll down the list and select Form 1040ES: Estimated Tax Voucher for federal tax; or select your state estimated tax vouchers e.g. Form 540-ES for California, and then select Open.
5. When the Estimate Tax Voucher opens, select the Print button at the top of the form.

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You can print a prior-year tax return only if you have that year's version of the TurboTax software installed on your computer. To download or order prior-year versions of TurboTax, go to Prior Year Versions of TurboTax Desktop.

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You can print your completed tax return on a different computer by saving your return as an Adobe PDF file. Open your tax return, go to the File menu on the menu bar, and then select Save To PDF.

Once you have saved your return as a PDF file, you can copy the file to a temporary storage device (such as a floppy, ZIP, or flash drive) or you can e-mail the PDF file as an attachment. You can then open and print the file on any computer that has the Adobe PDF software installed.

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You have other options for getting printed copies of your federal tax return information:

Tax Return Transcripts. Shows most of the line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. It does not reflect any changes made after the return was filed. In many cases, a return transcript will meet the requirements of lending institutions such as those offering mortgages and for applying for student loans.

Tax Account Transcripts. Shows any later adjustments either made after the tax return was filed such as your basic personal data, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and taxable income.

Tax Return Copies. An exact copy of a tax return you previously filed plus all attachments (including Form W-2). You will be charged a $39 fee for each tax year requested. Copies are generally available for returns filed in the current tax year and for the past 6 tax years.

You can request transcripts or copies of your tax return by calling the IRS directly (800) 829-1040. You can also order transcripts by mail by downloading and printing:

You will not be charged a fee for transcripts. You should allow at least two weeks for delivery.

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For help with common printing problems and errors, go to the following:

• Troubleshoot Printing Issues
• Resolve Font Issues
• Troubleshoot Adobe Issues

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