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Level 2
posted Mar 12, 2022 7:45:03 AM

2020 refund apply to 2022 taxes

I have completed filling out my 2020 taxes, I want to apply the refund to 2022 taxes.   I do not get the option

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Level 15
Mar 12, 2022 7:46:50 AM

You cannot apply a 2020 refund to your 2022 taxes.  You can apply a 2021 refund to your 2022 taxes.

Level 15
Mar 12, 2022 7:47:01 AM

A 2020 federal tax refund cannot be applied to 2022 taxes.  It can only be applied to 2021 taxes.

Level 2
Mar 12, 2022 8:17:41 AM

am sorry to make the mistake in years.  I meant to say 2021 to 2022

Level 15
Mar 12, 2022 8:22:14 AM


@millerhc wrote:

am sorry to make the mistake in years.  I meant to say 2021 to 2022


To add, change or delete a current year federal tax refund to next year's taxes before you file your tax return -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Other Tax Situations
  • Under Additional Tax Payments
  • On Apply Refund to Next Year, click on the start or update button

Or enter apply federal refund to next year in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to apply federal refund to next year


The amount applied to next years taxes will be shown on Form 1040 Line 36

Level 2
Mar 12, 2022 8:33:09 AM

I am sorry to ask for 2020 to 2022.    I meant to say 2021 to 2022  Still need help.  I saw the chance to do this but can not find it again

Level 15
Mar 12, 2022 8:37:42 AM


@millerhc wrote:

I am sorry to ask for 2020 to 2022.    I meant to say 2021 to 2022  Still need help.  I saw the chance to do this but can not find it again


I posted an answer to your question showing how to apply for the credit 15 minutes ago on this thread.  Did you not receive a notice of the posting?