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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:40:53 PM

Can I e-file last 5 years of tax returns?

I haven't filed for the previous 4 years. Can I e-file for those years?

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:40:54 PM

Hi. You would need to purchase the desktop version of TurboTax since TurboTax online only works for the current year. You cannot e-file previous year returns. They do have to be mailed in.

Follow this link to purchase the downloadable versions of TurboTax. (only available for 2013, 2014, and 2015)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/


You can download the Forms and Instructions free from the IRS web site at this link:
http://www.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/priorFormPublication.html

Tip: If you prepare multiple years of prior returns, mail each one to the IRS in a separate envelope to be sure that each one is recognized as a separate tax return.




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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:40:54 PM

Hi. You would need to purchase the desktop version of TurboTax since TurboTax online only works for the current year. You cannot e-file previous year returns. They do have to be mailed in.

Follow this link to purchase the downloadable versions of TurboTax. (only available for 2013, 2014, and 2015)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/


You can download the Forms and Instructions free from the IRS web site at this link:
http://www.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/priorFormPublication.html

Tip: If you prepare multiple years of prior returns, mail each one to the IRS in a separate envelope to be sure that each one is recognized as a separate tax return.