Duplicating Returns in W-2/1099

The Duplicate Return command saves a copy of the active return under another name. Duplicate returns enable you to consider various scenarios without changing the existing information in the original return. Once you duplicate a return, both returns will be listed in Return Manager.

To duplicate an open return

1. On the Returns menu, click Duplicate Return.
2. Enter a name for the duplicate return or accept the name given by the program, and then click Duplicate.

To duplicate a return in Return Manager

1. Select the return you want to duplicate.
2. On the Returns menu, click Duplicate Selected Return.
3. Enter a name for the duplicate return or accept the name given by the program, and then click Duplicate.

To rename a return without keeping another copy under the original name, use the Rename Return*Renaming_Returns command.