- This deletes all entered data and lets you restart.
- Once you're in, navigate to the "Tax Home" section where all your returns are listed.
- Go to "Tax Tools" found in the left menu.
- Choose and select "Tools".
- Select "Clear & Start Over" from the lists.
- Hit "I want to clear my tax data" to continue.
- To confirm, click "Yes, clear my tax data". This deletes all entered data and lets you restart.
How to Cancel Tax Return in TurboTax
📌 Why this matters
Clearing your tax return becomes essential when you discover significant errors or realize you've been preparing under the wrong filing status, like accidentally choosing married filing separately instead of jointly. Beyond fixing mistakes, starting fresh prevents you from building on flawed assumptions that could cascade into bigger problems. You might also need a clean slate if your tax situation changed dramatically mid-preparation, such as receiving corrected tax documents that invalidate your entire approach rather than requiring simple amendments.
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