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June 6, 2019
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I never received last year's return,what happened?

  • June 6, 2019
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VolvoGirl
Level 15
June 6, 2019
Did you efile?  Was it Accepted?  When you efile you get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms the transmission.  The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepted or Rejected your efile.

When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc.  what does it say?
Level 2
June 6, 2019
It says printed!
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Thanks for the information
VolvoGirl
Level 15
June 6, 2019
That means you should have printed it out and mailed it to the IRS and to state.  Did you mail it?  If not it hasn’t been filed yet.  Print and mail it now.

You have to print and mail prior year returns.  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.  Don’t forget state.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  You have 3 years to file for a refund.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.