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I haven't filed taxed for the last 5 years. Can I do it now for all 5 years?

Turbotax does not support 2018 and 2019. in any case if you're due a refund it is lost because you didn't file timely. if you owe the IRS can come after you at any time. Penalties and interest increase each month.

for 2020 and 2021 and even 2022 you need the desktop app  - full pc or mac. 2020 and 2021 cannot be e-filed and soon that will be true of 2022.

 

 

I haven't filed taxed for the last 5 years. Can I do it now for all 5 years?

No you cannot prepare five years of tax returns all at once.  If you have not filed for five years, you have already forfeited any possible refunds for tax years earlier than 2020.  If you owe tax to the IRS or state, you still need to pay---with penalties and interest.

 

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.  Software for past years is available back to 2019.  Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.

 

The current online program---which will close down for newly started returns at midnight tonight in your time zone--since this is a filing deadline tonight---could only be used for 2022 returns.  You will not be able to use online for your past year returns.

 

TurboTax has software for 2019 onward.   Software is no longer available from TurboTax for earlier years, nor would it be supported even if you find it on eBay, etc.  Updates are not available.   It is also too late to receive a tax refund for a tax year earlier than 2019---those refunds have been forfeited.   BUT if you owe tax due you still have to pay with penalties and interest.   There might be other software providers that have software for those years, but you will not receive refunds for the returns even if the forms show a refund.

 

 

It might be better for you to seek local paid tax help in a situation when you are several years behind in filing your tax returns.  Do you even have all of the documents you will need to enter and show your income—like your W-2’s and any 1099’s?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 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/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

 

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 UPS or 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.

 

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.

 

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

 

 

You can get the paper forms and instructions if you want to prepare the returns by hand and mail them.

2017

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2017.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2017.pdf

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2017.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2017.pdf

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2017.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2017.pdf

 

 

2018

Form 1040

Instructions for Form 1040  (HTML)

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

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

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


https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s4.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s5.pdf 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s6.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

 

 

2020

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

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040gi

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.pdf

 

 

 

2021

 

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

 

 

Here is the IRS 2021 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf


or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf

 

And 2021 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf


2021 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf


Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf

 

 

**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.**

I haven't filed taxed for the last 5 years. Can I do it now for all 5 years?

Be mindful of the fact that not filing your tax returns might someday affect your ability to collect your Social Security benefits.   Get caught up as soon as possible.

 

What if I do not file my tax return?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2572308-what-happens-if-i-don-t-file-my-taxes

**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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