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posted Jun 6, 2019 5:05:41 AM

How do I file both 2016 an 2017 taxes

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 5:05:43 AM

A 2016 tax return can only completed using the TurboTax desktop editions for 2016.  Go to this website to purchase one of the 2016 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2016 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

Go to this website for the TurboTax 2017 online editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

Go to this website for the TurboTax 2017 desktop CD/Download editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 5:05:43 AM

A 2016 tax return can only completed using the TurboTax desktop editions for 2016.  Go to this website to purchase one of the 2016 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2016 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

Go to this website for the TurboTax 2017 online editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

Go to this website for the TurboTax 2017 desktop CD/Download editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

Employee Tax Expert
Jun 6, 2019 5:05:47 AM

You can prepare both your taxes for 2016 and 2017, separately. Its better to do your 2016 taxes before you start your 2017 taxes for the following reasons:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4186200

You can file a paper return for 2016 using TurboTax CD/Download for Windows or Mac. Simply purchase the software and install it on your computer. You’ll need to print and mail your return. See faq below to file earlier tax return:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301607

To file your 2017 taxes with TurboTax OnlineClick here.
To file your 2017 taxes with TurboTax desktop CD/DownloadClick here