How do i file a 2016 tax return at this time? If I can't print a paper file, am I able to file 2016 and 2017 taxes when I do my 2017 taxes?

[Carl]

A 2016 return can only be completed with the CD/Download/Desktop version of the program that you physically install on your computer. E-filing is closed for the 2016 tax season, so you will have to print it, sign it, and mail it to the IRS. You can get the download/CD version of TurboTax 2016 to physically install on your computer at https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
The IRS says you do NOT include multiple returns in a single envelope. Each needs to be mailed separately in their own envelope.

[kvodraska]

Thank you! That is helpful! I downloaded and paid for the software however it downloaded 2017 and I'm having difficulty with it uploading what I had already completed for 2016 and finishing the 2016 application.  I usually e-file so when I do my 2017 taxes in a few months, will I still need to print the 2016 and send via mail and do 2017 via e-file if I prefer that route?

[SteamTrain]

1)  You cannot use your 2017 software for your 2016 taxes.  You have to buy/download/install and  and use the 2016 software to open your 2016 tax file.  Once you complete working on your 2016 tax file with the 2016 software, then you will have to print it out and mail it in....spend a few weeks making sure it is all OK....you don't want to see an error 3 days or a month after mailing it in, and then deciding you have to amend what you already mailed in.

.............Repeat......make sure you buy the 2016 software:
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IF you are sure you bought 2016...but it downloaded 2017...something is wrong...call Customer support on any **weekday** during normal daytime hours:  ...to Call Customer Support and talk to a TTX representative.

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2)  What the 2017 software starts with is your old 2016 file, but that only brings in some prior year (2016) information and some empty forms to work with....SO.....if you DO make any significant adjustments to your 2016 tax file in #1 above....you will need to start ALL over with a new 2017 tax file (and transferring in your final 2016 data from #1).  SO don't bother with 2017 until your 2016 file is completed.

3)  When you do get around to e-filing your 2017 taxes (next March or so), you will have to use either an e-file PIN (if you have one), or you will need to indicate a 2016 AGI of "0" (zero).....you need to use the 2016 AGI of zero because you did not e-file your 2016 taxes.  Yeah, your 2016 AGI is not likely a zero, but because you mail-filed it late...that's what you will have to do to e-file 2017 taxes.

[Carl]

You can't use TurboTax 2017 for *anything* other than a 2017 tax return. E-filing a 2016 return is no longer an option. You have to purchase TurboTax 2016 to complete a 2016 return.