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posted Feb 17, 2024 10:41:21 AM

Can you file 1098-E forms from previous years if you never filed them

I’m not asking if I already filed can I add a 1098-E form I’m asking if I’m able to file 1098-E forms from previous years like 2018 2019 etc because I never knew I could file for deductions for those and I wanted to include those previous years if I can I’m just unsure if that’s possible

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Level 15
Feb 17, 2024 10:46:33 AM

No, you cannot put 1098E's from past years on your 2023 tax return.  If you want to enter them, you can amend those past year returns.    But you cannot get any additional refund for a tax year earlier than 2020.   It is too late to amend 2018 or 2019 and get a bigger refund.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2024 10:53:00 AM

You can amend the last 3 years returns. The IRS will send the refund plus interest.

 

Once your original return is accepted and the finances are settled, you can file an amended return. 

  • Save a copy of the original return before doing an amended return. 
  • See: 
  • Use separate forms if amending more than one tax year.
    • Each year on its own form
    • Each year in its own envelope
  • Track amended return status online. Taxpayers can track the status of their amended tax return in English and Spanish using Where’s My Amended Return?  Amended returns take up to 16 weeks to process and up to three weeks from the date of mailing to show up in the system.
  • Mail forms with tracking to ensure your privacy is protected and the documents safely reach their destination.

Additional help:

Why can't I amend my return?

instructions on How to Undo an Amendment.

Second Amendment instructions.

Mail federal  see Where to File Addresses for Taxpayers and be sure to use tracking to ensure safe arrival.