Can I download my incomplete 2019 tax form from TurboTax after getting an extension but forgetting to file?

Yes, you should be able to download your incomplete 2019 tax return from TurboTax! Even if you didn't submit it, TurboTax saves your progress as you go. Log into your TurboTax account and look for "Tax Home" or "Your Tax Returns & Documents." You should see your 2019 return listed there even though it's incomplete. Click on it, then look for options like "Print" or "Save as PDF." Some versions have a specific "Print Center" where you can generate PDFs of forms. Keep in mind though, downloading the form doesn't mean you've filed your taxes. Since you missed both the original deadline and the extension deadline for 2019, you'll need to file as soon as possible to minimize any potential penalties and interest that might be accruing. The good news is that if you're owed a refund, there's typically no penalty for filing late (though you only have 3 years to claim a refund).

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Just to add another option - if you used TurboTax and paid for it but didn't file, you can also try calling their customer support directly. They have access to your account history and can sometimes help recover forms even from several years back. I had to do this for a 2018 return last year and they were actually pretty helpful.

PSA: If you never filed your 2019 taxes and you were OWED a refund, you only have until April 15, 2023 to file and claim it! After 3 years, unclaimed refunds become property of the US Treasury.