Was it started previously or do you need to start from scratch?
it was started. i downloaded desktop 2017 software last month, completed as a pdf, but cannot electronically file it
and i also need to help to modify it i am not sure if I need a fatca form or not i have a condo in mexico
other than that I would like to file 2017 today. I have 2018 to file too and that is almost complete w turbo tax premier online.
A 2017 return cannot be e-filed. E-filing for 2017 has been permanently closed since mid-October of 2018. Your 2017 return has to be printed, signed and mailed.
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 received the return.
You can e-file a 2018 return. Since you are filing 2017 late, you need to use "zero" for the 2017 AGI when it asks for it. If zero does not work, then you will have to print, sign and mail 2018.I need to start from scratch. I haven't filed 2017 or 2018
2018 is now the prior year.
You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 received the return. Don’t forget state.
Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.
If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. 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.
How to file a prior year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984
Did you start an online return last Year? How to finish a prior year online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/00/26322
@Heather17 wrote:
I need to start from scratch. I haven't filed 2017 or 2018
To create, complete and file a 2017 and 2018 tax return you will need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the desktop editions for each tax year from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
The tax returns can only be printed and mailed, they cannot be e-filed.