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I filed a 2018, 2019 W2 of my husbands and 2022, 2023 of mine and filed jointly on 2024 is that ok

 
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I filed a 2018, 2019 W2 of my husbands and 2022, 2023 of mine and filed jointly on 2024 is that ok

No, that is not okay at all.   Sorry, but that is a huge mess.   Did you already e-file it?   If you did not e-file, then back away from the keyboard for awhile.

 

Each tax year has to be filed separately, using the forms and software for the specific year.   You cannot combine income from multiple years on the same tax return.

 

The current online program is only for 2024 income----no other year.   If you e-filed, hopefully the e-file will be rejected.   You cannot re-file that.   Abandon the account.

 

It is too late to get an income tax refund for any tax year earlier than 2021.  Any refund for 2018 or 2019 was forfeited a few years ago and will not be paid.   If you owe tax due it is still owed with late filing penalties and interest.

 

It is possible to prepare returns for 2022 and 2023 using TurboTax.  That would be two returns--one for each year.    So----a  2022 return using 2022 software and 2022 forms.   A 2023 return using 2023 software and 2023 forms.     You cannot use online software for 2022 or 2023, but you can purchase the desktop software to use on a full PC or Mac to prepare the returns, and then file them by mail.

 

Do you have any 2024 income to enter on a 2024 tax return?  If so, you can use online TurboTax for the 2024 income only.  A 2024 return can be e-filed.   When it asks for a 2023 AGI, use zero.

 

 

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed.

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.

 

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...

 

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 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.

 

**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.**
DianeW777
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I filed a 2018, 2019 W2 of my husbands and 2022, 2023 of mine and filed jointly on 2024 is that ok

No, that is not okay if what you are saying is that you included the prior year W-2s on your 2024 tax return.  You must remove any prior year W-2 and report each one on the appropriate tax year.  

Simply follow the steps in the links above to file your prior year returns to include the proper W-2s in the proper year. 

 

2018, 2019 and 2021 Information:  Although you can no longer receive a refund for these tax years, the return will always be considered as open if you did not file it.  If you happen to owe money, the interest will continue to accumulate.

 

Sorry you can no longer use TurboTax to prepare or amend a 2019 return.   Not TurboTax Online and not using the TurboTax Desktop.  You need to do it yourself or go to a local tax expert.

@kimlehman981 

 

[Edited: 01/28/2024 | 2:36 PM PST]

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I filed a 2018, 2019 W2 of my husbands and 2022, 2023 of mine and filed jointly on 2024 is that ok

And....for the 2018 and 2019 W-2's

 

You cannot get refunds for those.   If you want to prepare the returns for those to see if you owe, here is a link to the paper forms to prepare by hand to mail in.

 

2018

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf

 

 

 

2019

 

2019 Instructions

 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2019.pdf

 

 

1040  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2019.pdf

 

1040SR  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2019.pdf

 

2019 Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2019.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2019.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2019.pdf

 

 

If you owe tax due for these, pay the amounts as shown on the tax forms and expect a bill from the IRS for the additional penalties and interest.

**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.**
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