I need to file prior years taxes from 2013 to now and have the money for torbo tax deducted from my tax return?

[trichter1964]

I need to file prior years taxes starting from 2013 and pay through any tax refund?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

To file a return for a prior tax year

Only a 2017 return can be prepared online and e-filed. 

 If you need to prepare a return for 2014, 2015, or 2016 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/

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

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 received the return.

[xmasbaby0]

Software for 2013 is no longer available or supported.

[trichter1964]

It shows 2013. I don't mind mailing it. I just need the cost taken from the tax refund amount.

[xmasbaby0]

Not sure if it will let you do that for prior year software.  And it is too late to get a 2013 refund.

[xmasbaby0]

Better get 2014 filed before April 17, 2018 or it will be too late to get a refund for a 2014 return.

[trichter1964]

why is it to late to file 2013? I still have to file, right.

[xmasbaby0]

Of course you can file the return.  But it is past the deadline to receive a refund for a 2013 return.  You missed that deadline about a year ago on April 18, 2017.  You have 3 years from a filing deadline in which you can still receive a refund.  After that, you forfeit the refund.

[trichter1964]

Can I split a donation over two years. I donated a RV to a animal rescue that they use to shelter some of the animals?

[xmasbaby0]

You can only claim the donation for the year that you gave it.