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Do not expect a refund--you have forfeited a 2016 tax refund --it is too late. But if you owe you still have to pay.
Online preparation and e-filing for 2016, 2017 and 2018 is permanently closed.
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/
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.
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.
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.
how do I purchase the 2016 software? When i go online, the latest year is 2017?
@karum wrote:
how do I purchase the 2016 software? When i go online, the latest year is 2017?
TurboTax discontinued support for tax year 2016 after October 15, 2020. A tax refund for 2016 can no longer be paid.
If you need to file the 2016 tax return you can use the IRS website for free federal forms, schedules and instructions - https://apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/priorFormPublication.html
Or you can find a local paid tax professional to assist you in completing the 2016 tax return.
Sorry you can't do 2016 using Turbo Tax. Might need to go somewhere else or a local tax place.
You can fill out the blank forms for free.
Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2016
1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf
1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2016.pdf
1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2016.pdf
2016 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2016.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2016 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2016.pdf
Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns. So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.
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