Filing a Paper Return by Mail

1. Sign in to TurboTax Online, if you aren't already signed in.
2. In TurboTax Online, select the Print & File tab.

   Not seeing this tab? You won't find it on this screen. Make sure you're looking in TurboTax Online, which should be running in a separate window or tab.

3. Select Continue and proceed to the Get Ready to E-File Your Returns screen.
4. Select the File by Mail button.
5. On the following screen, select the desired returns (federal and/or state) you want to print for filing.
6. Continue following the on-screen instructions to completion. TurboTax will print all official tax forms required to file your return, along with your filing instructions.

If you haven't already paid for TurboTax Online, you'll be prompted to pay before you can print your return.

1. Start TurboTax and open your tax return.
2. Select the Print & File tab in TurboTax and proceed to the E-file Your Federal Return for FREE screen.
3. Scroll down and select File by mail, then select Continue.
4. On the following screen, select the desired returns (federal and/or state) you want to print for filing.
5. Continue following the on-screen instructions to completion. TurboTax will print all official tax forms required to file your return, along with your filing instructions.

Look for a piece of paper titled File by Mail Instructions for your Federal Tax Return. Click here to see an example from a 2010 tax return.

TurboTax will also generate a separate File by Mail Instructions document for every state return you're paper-filing.

These filing instructions contain everything you need to complete the filing process, including the government mailing address. Do not mail these instructions with your tax return.