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July 26, 2025
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How can I file my 2023 and 2024 takes at the same time?

  • July 26, 2025
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Level 15
July 26, 2025

I’m not sure what you mean by the same time. You do each year with the separate program for that year and then file them separately. 

Level 15
July 26, 2025

You cannot prepare or file 2023 and 2024 at the same time.  Each tax year's return has to be prepared using the forms and software for the specific year in which the income was received.  So you have two federal (and maybe some state returns) to prepare---2023 and 2024.   Only 2024 can be prepared using online TurboTax, and only 2024 can be e-filed.   To prepare 2023, you will need desktop download software on a full PC or Mac, and the 2023 return will have to be filed by mail.

 

 

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed.

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.

 

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  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.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

 

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 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.

 

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Level 15
July 26, 2025

  And if you did not file a timely 2023 return you will have trouble e-filing 2024.  When it asks for your 2023 AGI try using zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2024.

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