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Yikes! Did you file it yet? Were you trying to do a 2020 return?
You now have a problem. You have to file each year separately. Online is only for 2021. You have to wait and see if your efile gets accepted. If they reject it for something you can change it around to be only for 2021.
But if they accept it you need to wait some more for it to fully process and you get the first refund. Then you need to do an Amended 1040X return to change it to be for 2021.
You can check your efile status here https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/
How to amend to change it to be for 2021.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-return/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2021-return/00/2544441
Then do you still need to file 2020 or a prior year?
To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/
You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.
If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms.....
Here is the 2020 1040 return
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf
or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf
2020 1040 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf
2020 EIC and Tax Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf
Schedules 1-3
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.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.
Did you e-file? Did you use the current online software for a different year? Online is only for a 2021 return. If the return is rejected you will be able to just remove the wrong year income information and use the software for your 2021 return.
If the return was accepted you will have to wait for the IRS to process it fully. Then you will need to amend to remove the wrong information and put in 2021 information.
Meanwhile---for the software for the year you wanted to prepare:
Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 or 2020 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.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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.
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