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posted Jun 7, 2019 2:58:09 PM

Can i file previous years of taxes with turbo tax going back 3 years?

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 2:58:10 PM

TurboTax only supports the upcoming tax year 2015 and the prior 3 years (2014, 2013, and 2012).   The latter 3 have to be prepared in desktop software (CD/download).  Each tax year requires a different year software; i.e., 2014 can only prepare 2014 return; 2013 software can only prepare 2013 return, etc.  Prior-year returns cannot be efiled; they must be printed and mailed. 

NOTE:  If you prepare returns for multiple years, do NOT mail them in the same envelope.  Mail them separately.

You can see prices for those 3 prior years at the link below if ordered directly from TurboTax, but you may also be able to find them at a discount at reputable retailers like Amazon:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products.jsp

See this FAQ on options for filing returns earlier than 2012:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559426-can-i-use-turbotax-to-file-a-2011-2010-2009-or-earlier-tax...

If you locate a company to file the older returns, be sure it is a reputable company.

You can download the older-years forms and instructions for free at the IRS website:
https://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 2:58:11 PM

and get your State tax forms and instructions on your state tax authority's website.

Not applicable
Jun 7, 2019 2:58:13 PM

thank you!