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True ... the IRS only gives you 3 years from the filing deadline to apply for a refund ... 2015 refunds were forfeited 4/15/19.
Sorry-- the software for 2015 is not even available now, and it is true that you are too late to receive a 2015 refund. If you want to prepare the 2015 return by hand and mail it here is a link for the forms:
2015
Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2015.pdf
Form1040 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2015.pdf
Form1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2015.pdf
Form 1040A Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2015.pdf
Form 1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2015.pdf
Form 1040EZ Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2015.pdf
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2016, 2017, or 2018 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/state received the return.
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.
Usually if you have freelance/self employment 1099Misc income you end up with a tax due on your return unless you made estimated payments or show a Loss on Schedule C.
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