Need to file Past 3 years.

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January 25, 2026
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I have not filed the Last 3 years of my taxes. I know @2 of them would be simple filing but 2025 I had Marketplace insurance and I have to add the File I received from them dealing with tax credits.

1.) Can I still use the free filing option for all 3?

2.) If the free filing option is not available for all 3, what would it cost just to have someone do all 3?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

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 2022. Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 2022, 2023, or 2024 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-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

Sorry--the TurboTax experts do not prepare past year returns. If you want someone to prepare the returns for you, seek local paid tax help. We do not know how muc

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Sorry---the forum is glitching a little bit and cut off my last sentence which was supposed to say we do not know how much it will cost you to have your past year returns prepared by a tax pro.

Another thing----if you download the software to do them yourself---those past year returns have to be filed by mail.

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.