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Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

Again I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it’s 2021 instead and I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet
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Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

Uh oh----do you mean you just used the online software for a 2020 return?   Online is only for 2021---no other year.   If you used online for 2020 your return is all wrong.   Did you e-file it?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

Sadly I did e-file without even noticing cause I’m was in such a rush to getting it done. Do I have to wait to cancel the refund?

Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

@7858b55ae5bb Has it been rejected or accepted yet?  If it is rejected the problem will be easier to deal with.

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Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

It’s has been accepted and is waiting on the IRS approval to refund me

Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

Okay----then you have to wait for the return to be fully processed---that will take some time.   AFTER the return has been fully processed, then you will have to amend it and put in your 2021 income and any other 2021 information that is different from what you entered for 2020.   You will amend on a special form called a 1040X---you will be able to e-file the 1040X.   When you are ready to work on your 1040X you can post back here for help with it if you need help.

 

 

Meanwhile......you can still prepare and file your 2020 return and mail it if you do it correctly this time.   You have to use 2020 software and it has to be sent in by mail.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 or 2020 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

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

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

 

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

 

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/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

 

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

 

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  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.

 

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Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

You can track the return you e-filed by using the IRS site:

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2021 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

 

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

 

 

And....did you also prepare a state return?   If so, that one is wrong too, and it will need to be amended.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Hello this Rosenda, I need help for with my taxes because I did my 2020 taxes but the app said it was my 2021 taxes instead. I haven’t done my 2021 taxes yet. Please help

Alright I’ll keep an eye on the IRS status. I think I did but I hope I didn’t. So yeah I screwed up 2021 taxes and try to fix up. Thanks for the help.

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