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Help! I filed my 2018 taxes filed by mail, but just realized now (July 2021) they were never received/not registered as having been filed. I completed them via TurboTax, and I think they were rejected for e-file (it was a strange tax year because moved back from abroad in the year), so that's why I printed and mailed them. I foolishly just assumed everything was OK (I knew I didn't owe anything). Just realized now I could log into the IRS (to check on a stimulus check) and realized they think I never filed for that year!! What should I do?
I'm afraid now to just print and mail again, and wonder if the problem is it never arrived, or there was a problem when it got there? If it got there, but something was wrong, would they have contacted me, or just marked it as not filed? Should I actually talk to the IRS? If so, how does one do that? I can't figure out a way to find a human when I call the line. Should I make an appointment at a physical office?
Just want to be sure I do the right thing! Definitely always tried (and thought I did) file my taxes! Don't know if I can trust just printing and mailing again? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP! SO much appreciated!!!
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E-filing has been closed for 2018 returns since October of 2019. The only way to file a 2018 return is by mail. Print, sign and mail it using a mailing service that will track it so you will know it was received.
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/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
If you are getting a refund -- or do not owe tax due-- , there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. 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.
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