Simply complete the process now.  If you are owed no refund, there is no late filing penalty.  If you owed tax, the IRS will bill you for any penalty or interest owed on the tax due.

Thank you for the quick reply!

If I am owed a refund is there a penalty that is deducted from the refund?  for both the IRS and the state of California?

@Docsden123- You are tagging onto a year old post.

At this time, 2019, only 2018 tax returns can be prepared and filed with the online versions.   2017 can only be filed on paper using the CD/download software installed on your computer.

You can purchase the 2017 software here:

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

Where do I go to file my 2017 taxes on turbo tax once I log in

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...

Did you start an online return last 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-...

Yes I need to get them done like now

@Hood1770 Read the answer directly above your post.  It tells you exactly how to complete and file a prior year tax return.

I need to file my 2017 taxes but it won’t allow me to 

---

@Teymyah wrote:

I need to file my 2017 taxes but it won’t allow me to 

---

@Teymyah - See VolvoGirls post above for your answer.