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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 4:53:03 PM

How to file for past tax years 2013 & 2012

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:53:30 PM

Turbotax Online works only for current year (2014) taxes, and not for any other year.
If you want to use TurboTax for a prior year return you will need to purchase the Desktop Version for each year that you need to file. You can do that at this link:
http://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products.jsp

You can download the Forms and Instructions free from the IRS web site at this link:
http://www.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/priorFormPublication.html

In any event, you have to file the return by mail. The IRS does not accept e-file of prior year returns. Tip: If you prepare multiple years of prior returns, mail each one to the IRS in a separate envelope to be sure that each one is recognized as a separate tax return.

16 Replies
Returning Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:07 PM

Extensions for 2012

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:10 PM

Need to find my 2014 taxes

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:10 PM

2013

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:14 PM

I did not filed 2013 &2012

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:21 PM

I still want file 2014 tax first

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:23 PM

I have 2014 turbo tax cd.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:53:25 PM

@bridon0822 See answer below.  However, TT no longer supports 2013, and it is too late to file for a refund for that year now.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:53:26 PM

You will need io buy the 2013 desktop program to do 2013.

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:28 PM

My return was rejected in 2013 and I was not notified

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:29 PM

2016

Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:53:30 PM

Turbotax Online works only for current year (2014) taxes, and not for any other year.
If you want to use TurboTax for a prior year return you will need to purchase the Desktop Version for each year that you need to file. You can do that at this link:
http://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products.jsp

You can download the Forms and Instructions free from the IRS web site at this link:
http://www.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/priorFormPublication.html

In any event, you have to file the return by mail. The IRS does not accept e-file of prior year returns. Tip: If you prepare multiple years of prior returns, mail each one to the IRS in a separate envelope to be sure that each one is recognized as a separate tax return.

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:32 PM

Thanks!  I'll check it out.

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:34 PM

how much time do 2012, 2013 tax filings that are due a refund have ?

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:36 PM

I already file my 2012 taxes with Turbo Tax and the file I no longer have a copy.  How do I get a copy of my 2012 taxes I filed using Turbo Tax?

Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:53:37 PM

If you used the CD/Desktop version of Turbotax, then the only copy is on the computer where you prepared the return. Turbotax does not have a copy online.

If you used the Online version of Turbotax, See the following TurboTax support FAQ on accessing a PDF of a return completed using the online editions

<a href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-in-turbotax-online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-in-turbotax-online</a>
You can get a free transcript of your return from the IRS:
 <a href="http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript</a>
You can get a complete copy from the IRS, but it costs money, see this link for how to get it:
<a href="http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156.html</a>

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:53:39 PM

The irs takes all my tax return for my wifes gov loan what is the form I can use to only take 1/2