How do I file a past year state return?

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June 1, 2019
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Irene2805

Level 15

To prepare a past year state return you need to purchase the TurboTax program for that year if you prepared your federal return using TurboTax online:

NOTE: To prepare a state return within TurboTax you will first need to prepare a federal return as your federal tax information will flow into the needed state forms. More information regarding how to prepare and file a state return using TurboTax can be found through the following article:

If you already have the Desktop version for the previous years (Deluxe & above) they include one free state program. Your free state is available after you update the software (Online menu, Check for Updates), then click on the State Taxes tab and you should see your state.

As an alternative, especially if your return is simple, you may wish to download the forms from your state Department of Revenue (DOR) and complete them manually. To contact your state DOR, go to this link: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue

You will have to mail in your state return, since e-filing is not available for previous year returns.

Lackerman123

Level 2

My federal tax return for 2017 was completed through Turbo tax. I now need to file a state tax return for 2017. I do not want to complete my federal return again and do not want to do a manual version for state. What are my options?

ThomasM125

Level 15

You can try preparing an amended return for your 2017 tax return. That will allow you to download your tax file and the TurboTax program for 2017 onto your computer. You can then prepare the state return, print it out and mail it.

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Danny59

Level 2

If turbo tax prepared my 2017 state taxes but I never printed it out and mailed it. Can I still do that?

LindseyLO

Level 12

We no longer sell or support TurboTax products for 2017 and earlier tax years, but you can get additional assistance on your 2017 return by clicking here.

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