Can I do past years taxes on TurboTax?

Can I do past years taxes on TurboTax?

You cannot use TurboTax Online to file for past years. TurboTax Online is only for the current tax year, which is now 2017. To file for previous years you have to use the CD or download TurboTax software for the year or years that you need.

Can I efile prior year returns TurboTax?

Prior year returns must be paper-filed, as e-filing is no longer available. We’ll walk you through that process when you get to the File section in the software. We no longer sell or support TurboTax products for 2016 and earlier tax years.

Why is TurboTax not showing last year’s return?

If you do not see your prior returns at the bottom of the screen then you are not in the correct account : You have to sign onto the same online account using the exact same user ID you used to create the online account. Close all TurboTax windows on your web browser (including this one).

How do I file my 2018 taxes late?

If you have not filed your 2018 return, it’s not too late to file now. You may, however, face a late-payment fee. The agency has said it will continue to process stimulus checks throughout 2020 and, to help people, it has extended the deadline for people filing their 2019 income taxes from April 15 to July 15.

Can I do my 2017 taxes on TurboTax?

A 2017 tax return can be e-filed using TurboTax at any time on or before October 15, 2018. A 2017 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

How do I get my 2018 tax information from TurboTax?

If you used TurboTax Online, you can log in and print copies of your tax return for free.

  1. Step 1: Download Form 4506.
  2. Step 2: Enter required data.
  3. Step 3: Enter address.
  4. Step 4: Enter form used.
  5. Step 5: Enter number of returns.
  6. Step 6: Sign and mail.

Can I still file my 2018 taxes electronically in 2020?

Answer: Yes, you can file an original Form 1040 series tax return electronically using any filing status.

Can I still get a refund for 2018 taxes?

As it stands now, taxpayers who have not yet filed a 2018 Tax Return and are owed a refund will have until April 15, 2022 to claim this amount before it is claimed by the U.S. Treasury. Again, you will not face late penalties if you are owed a tax refund. You do not need to file a tax extension if you do not owe taxes.

How do I import a previous year’s tax return into TurboTax?

First, go to TurboTax.com to sign in and get started. You can also import a previous year’s tax return as a PDF. Here’s how: If last year you used other tax software, an accountant, or tax service, you’ll get the option to import a PDF when you’re starting in TurboTax.

How do I transfer my 2019 tax return to TurboTax 2020?

Launch TurboTax 2020 and click Start a New Return (or go to File in the upper left corner and select New Tax Return ). TurboTax should find your 2019 tax file. If not, click Browse, go to where you saved the file in Step 2, select it, and click Open. Wait for TurboTax to finish transferring the info over.

How do I Find my 2019 tax file in TurboTax?

Rename the tax file by right-clicking it, choosing Rename, and adding a .tax2019 filename extension to it. Launch TurboTax 2020 and click Start a New Return (or go to File in the upper left corner and select New Tax Return ). TurboTax should find your 2019 tax file.

How do I access my prior years’ tax returns?

If you’re signing in for the first time this year, you may need to answer some questions before you get to the Tax Home screen where you can access your prior year returns. There are multiple ways to get to this info. Sign in to TurboTax. Make sure you’re using the same TurboTax account (same user ID) as in prior years.

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