How do I restart TurboTax?

Resuming TurboTax will assist you in resuming your filing process if you’ve encountered a problem, need to fix an error, or simply want a fresh start. This is a comprehensive instruction explaining how to restart TurboTax and what to anticipate while doing so.

Why You Might Need to Restart TurboTax

Sometimes you’ll need to restart TurboTax if you want to:

1. Modify the type of tax return you’re submitting, or modify your filing status.
2. encountered a problem that needs to be restarted.
3. choose to test out an alternative TurboTax product.

Whatever the cause, restarting TurboTax is easy, but you must pay close attention to the instructions.

Steps to Restart TurboTax Online

1. Sign in to Your TurboTax Account
   Go to the installturbotax.com website and enter your account information. The home screen of the most recent tax return you worked on will appear.
2. Delete Your Existing Return

• Using the navigation on the left, choose the “Tax Tools” menu.
• Proceed with “Clear & Start Over.”
• Verify that you truly wish to have your current tax return deleted.

Note: This action cannot be undone. TurboTax will remove all of your stored entries as soon as you erase your return.

3. Choose Your New TurboTax Product
Your tax circumstances may dictate that you select a different TurboTax product. To meet varied demands, TurboTax comes in several editions (Free, Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed).

4. Begin Filing with a Fresh Start
Now that your prior entries have been removed, you can start over as if this is your first time. Proceed with the new filing by entering your information as directed by TurboTax.

Restarting TurboTax on Desktop (Windows/Mac)

If you are using the TurboTax desktop version, the process differs slightly:

1. Open TurboTax
   Launch TurboTax on your computer. Open the tax file you want to restart.
2. Delete Your Tax File
   In contrast to TurboTax Online, in order to restart, you will need to manually remove or rename your tax file.

• Find the tax file you saved (it normally ends in.tax2023 or something similar).
• To stop the file from opening automatically when TurboTax begins, either delete it or relocate it to a new location on your computer.

3. Start a New Return
You’ll find an option to start a new return when you open TurboTax. To start a new tax file, adhere to the on-screen instructions.

Important Considerations Before Restarting

• Backup Data: Before beginning, think about printing or storing a PDF if you wish to keep a copy of your entries.
• Information Re-entry: Since you’ll be starting from scratch, you’ll need to enter all of your tax information again, so gather all of your paperwork.
• Update the software: For the most accurate results, make sure TurboTax is up to date with the most recent version.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. I purchased a Turbo tax cd and license code. Where do I enter it?
2. How to Find the License Code for TurboTax Download?

Final Thoughts

If you need a quick adjustment or your return setup isn’t going as expected, restarting TurboTax can be helpful. Follow the instructions above to restart and file smoothly. Ensuring a flawless return can be achieved by carefully entering each piece of information, taking your time!