How to print or save my tax return

How can I save my tax return onto my hard drive?

You can simply click the Download button on the Status/Print screen next to the form you would like to save. Be careful when performing this action on a public computer!

Or, you can click the Save button on Adobe Acrobat (full version) when you are viewing your tax return in order to save the return to your hard drive. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view or print your tax return. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free.

If you are unable to view or print your return, update or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader. We have found that many printing problems can be solved by updating or reinstalling Acrobat Reader.

I'm having trouble printing my tax return.

If you have a recent version of Adobe Reader, try saving the file to your hard drive and then opening it in Adobe Reader after your browser is closed. Instead of left-clicking your mouse to download the tax return to your browser, right-click your mouse and select "save link as" or "save target as" (Internet Explorer) from the pop-up menu. This will allow you to save the tax return to your computer.

If you have a dial-up connection, you may try disabling the accelerator on your dial-up connection.

Another possible reason is if your browser security settings are set too high. In Internet Explorer 4.0 or 5.0, the security must be set to medium or lower. To change settings in Internet Explorer 4.x, choose Internet Options on the View menu. Click the Security tab, and click Internet Zone in the zone box. Click Medium or Low, then click OK. In Internet Explorer 5.X, Internet Options is found under the Tools menu.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view or print your tax return. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free. If you are unable to view or print your return, update or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader. We have found that many printing problems can be solved by updating or reinstalling Acrobat Reader.

How do I get a printed copy of my tax return?

You can enter your account and print a copy of your tax return online or download a copy of your tax return to print offline. If your tax return has already been filed, you can mail in Form 4506-T to the IRS or call (800) 829-1040 and follow the prompts in the recorded message to get a copy of your tax return transcript. A transcript just has the basic information found on your tax return, but it is usually accepted as a substitute for your tax return for student loan applications or home mortgage applications.

I'm having trouble viewing or printing my tax return.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view or print your tax return. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free.

If you are unable to view or print your return, update or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader. We have found that many printing problems can be solved by updating or reinstalling Acrobat Reader.

What is the Printed Copy of Tax Return service?

After your e-filed tax return is accepted by the IRS, we will mail a printed copy of your federal return (and state return if you did one with us). The copies you receive are for your records only, since the tax returns will already have been e-filed. You will normally receive the printed copy of your tax return(s) two to three weeks after your e-filed federal return is accepted by the IRS.

Even if you don't purchase the Printed Copy of Tax Return Service, you will still be able to print a free copy of your tax return if you have Adobe Reader. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free. If you are unable to view or print your return, update or reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader. We have found that many printing problems can be solved by updating or reinstalling Acrobat Reader.

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