Do you have clients? If so, create their 2017 returns so that you can (a) get used to the program and (b) proforma (transfer) those clients with proper carry overs to 2018. You can create and check depreciation and the state return that goes with it.  You might also be able to use the Lacerte conversion from other software. https://proconnect.intuit.com/lacerte/getting-started/data-conversion/

No Clients? Create a dummy return with typical starter items like name, dependent, wage, interest, dividend and Schedule A. Use this dummy to print organizers.