I need to file my 2018 taxes cCan you help me

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry, Online for 2018 and prior is closed now so you can not start a new 2018 return or finish one. Online is only for 2019. Oct 15, 2019 was the last day to efile.  2018 is now the prior year.

How to finish a prior year online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. 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 to file a prior year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25...


Or If you have a simple return You can fill out the blank forms for free.
Here is the IRS 2018 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

And 2018 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf
2018 Tax and EIC Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2018.pdf

IRS 2018 Schedules 1 thru 6 (only if needed)
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf
Sch 4 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf
Sch 5 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf
Sch 6 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf

[James Hodge]

I still need to file my 2018 taxes can you please help me 

[James Hodge]

I still need to file my 1018 taxes can you please help me 

[VolvoGirl]

You have to print and mail 2018.  Why didn't my answer above help?  Did you start 2018 online last year or need to start 2018?

[Taxmenotsaysbob]

I bought 2018 turbotax Delux.  (order#  QSTCA168114452.)      I wand to start the 2018  return now.     

Or, if not  possible,  change it to 2019 and start that now.   

[DoninGA]

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@Taxmenotsaysbob wrote:

I bought 2018 turbotax Delux.  (order#  QSTCA168114452.)      I wand to start the 2018  return now.     

Or, if not  possible,  change it to 2019 and start that now.   

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You can file a 2018 tax return using the 2018 TurboTax Deluxe desktop edition.  However the 2018 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

Also, a 2018 federal tax refund will not be paid by the IRS since the time to file for a 2018 refund expired on April 15, 2022.  Unless an extension request was filed for tax year 2018 then you have until October 15, 2022 to file for a refund.

If there are taxes owed on the 2018 tax return then you need to file the 2018 return as soon as possible since penalties and interest are accruing.  Once the taxes have been paid the IRS will be sending a bill in the mail for any penalties and interest.

[xmasbaby0]

Sorry--you cannot change the year.   Each year has its own software program which is programmed for the tax laws and forms for the specific tax year.   2018 software can only be used for a 2018 tax return.  If you need to prepare a 2019 return you will need to use 2019CD/download software.  The 2019 return will have to be filed by mail.

Here is a link to the past year desktop programs.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

The CD/download software can only be used on a full PC or Mac, not a mobile device.

[Taxmenotsaysbob]

You have to print and mail 2018.  -------   Would this be the same as if I got blank forms from the IRS and completed them using a pen? -----

Why didn't my answer above help?  -------- I don't know or understand.    

Did you start 2018 online last year or need to start 2018? ---------    I did not start my 2018 with Turbo tax online last year.    I need to start a  2018  return now (with TURBOTAX Help) .              If this is not possible,   Let me change to a 2019 return (with TURBOTAX help). 

[DoninGA]

@Taxmenotsaysbob Each tax year is a separate TurboTax program.

Go to this TurboTax website for prior tax years (2018 thru 2020) - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

[NCperson]

@Taxmenotsaysbob  if you just bought a CD version of Turbo Tax for 2018, it can't be used.  Once you install it on a computer, you would need to download the updates from the point the CD was created to the final tax return forms required to file;  they are no long available from Turbo Tax.

Also, as noted by others, if you are expecting a refund from 2018 tax year, the IRS will not refund it.  There is a three year filing deadline requirement and that expired on April 15, 2022.  If you owe money, you still owe it, there is no statue of limitations that obsolve you of taxes owed. 

You can certainly get the blank forms and use a pencil to complete them (you can download them from the IRS website)

If you want to install 2019, 2020, or 2021 software and download the updates, that will work.

You can not use the 2019 software to file your 2018 income.  

does that make sense? 

[DoninGA]

@NCperson TurboTax updates for tax year 2018 will be available up through October 15, 2022. 

[NCperson]

@DoninGA -  Turbo Tax has deleted my ability to download my paid copy of my 2018 software from my account.  Surprising that my paid copy is no longer available to me yet it's still available for sale.   (I can appreciate why the Oct 15 date given extensions.)

[DoninGA]

@NCperson In my download account I have software available for for download from tax year 2014 thru 2021.  Your account should have the software you paid for available.  Suggest contacting TurboTax support.