If I don't owe any taxes, can I file tax returns from 2016-2019 out of order?

tami551 · ‎April 11, 2020

JotikaT2 · ‎April 11, 2020

It depends.

It would make more sense to file them in chronological order in case you have a carryover from one year to the next. This would ensure you are able to utilize any carryover losses or credit carryovers if they are generated in a prior year.

How to prepare a prior year tax return

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JotikaT2 · ‎April 11, 2020

It depends.

It would make more sense to file them in chronological order in case you have a carryover from one year to the next. This would ensure you are able to utilize any carryover losses or credit carryovers if they are generated in a prior year.

How to prepare a prior year tax return

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tami551 · ‎April 14, 2020

Thanks.

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If I don't owe any taxes, can I file tax returns from 2016-2019 out of order?