How do I prepare a prior-year tax return?If you need access a TurboTax Online return that you already filed, we've got instructions for that.If you started an online return but didn't complete it before the mid-October shutdown, we can help you finish it.Tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017Select your TurboTax productfor the year you'd like to file. (Unfortunately, TurboTax Online is only available for the current tax year.)Select your operating system.Purchase your TurboTax product.Download and install your TurboTax product.Complete your return in TurboTax. We'll guide you through the process.When finished, print and file a paper returnthrough the mail. (Prior-year returns cannot be e-filed.)Tax years 2014 or earlierWe no longer sell TurboTax products for 2014 and earlier tax years. You can download prior-year forms and instructions from the IRS website.To access a TurboTax Online return that you already filed, see this FAQ instead.If you started an online return but didn't complete it before the mid-October shutdown, go here for instructions on how to finish it.Related Information:How do I access my prior year (2017) return?

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I need to file my 2017 taxes?

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Critter

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How do I prepare a prior-year tax return?

If you need access a TurboTax Online return that you already filed, we've got instructions for that.

If you started an online return but didn't complete it before the mid-October shutdown, we can help you finish it.

Tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017

Select your TurboTax productfor the year you'd like to file. (Unfortunately, TurboTax Online is only available for the current tax year.)
Select your operating system.
Purchase your TurboTax product.
Download and install your TurboTax product.
Complete your return in TurboTax. We'll guide you through the process.
When finished, print and file a paper returnthrough the mail. (Prior-year returns cannot be e-filed.)

Tax years 2014 or earlier

We no longer sell TurboTax products for 2014 and earlier tax years. You can download prior-year forms and instructions from the IRS website.

To access a TurboTax Online return that you already filed, see this FAQ instead.

If you started an online return but didn't complete it before the mid-October shutdown, go here for instructions on how to finish it.

Related Information:

How do I access my prior year (2017) return?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

If you have a simple return, you can fill out the blank forms by hand for free.
Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2017

1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2017.pdf

1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2017.pdf

1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2017.pdf

2017 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2017.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2017 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2017.pdf

Prior year returns can only be printed and mailed. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return.

And don't forget state.