I have not claimed taxes since 2012 so I'm behind on 2013- current year. I would like to bring my taxes up to date to 2016 for now. Can I do that with Turbo Tax?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You can, except for 2013.  Software for 2013 is no longer available or supported by TurboTax.  It is too late to receive a tax refund for 2013.  If you owe tax for 2013, your interest and penalties have been accruing.

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.

[VolvoGirl]

If you want to do them for free you can get the blank forms and fill them out by hand.

Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2013
1040 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2013.pdf</...
Instructions <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040--2013.pdf</...>

1040A <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2013.pdf...
Instructions <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2013.pdf...>

1040EZ <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2013.p...
Instructions <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2013.p...>

2013 Tax Tables  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2013.p...>
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2013 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2013.pdf</a>

2013 Form 2210 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f2210--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f2210--2013.pdf</... <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i2210--2013.pdf">http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i2210--2013.pdf</...>

I them them listed for the other years too.

[jennb381]

Thank You. I'm just concerned about penalties even though I don't anticipate getting back much maybe even nothing.

[xmasbaby0]

If you owe when you prepare your returns, pay as soon as you can.  TurboTax will not calculate interest or penalties.  The iRS will calculate and bill you for any penalties/interest based on how much you owe and when they receive the returns.

[SweetieJean]

Remember state taxes as well.

[jennb381]

Thank You!

[fanfare]

TurboTax is not the only tax software. Other software is still available for earlier years. We're not allowed to name them here.

[jennb381]

Okay thanks. Appreciate the information.

[xmasbaby0]

When you mail your returns, make sure each tax year's return is mailed in its own separate envelope so the IRS does not miss seeing one.