E-filing is permanently closed for 2020 returns. The only way to file the 2020 return now is by mail. It must be printed, signed and dated in ink, and mailed in.
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.
If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. 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.
And....since the 2020 return was not filed the IRS does not have a 2020 AGI in the system. Choose to say you did not file a 2020 return or try using zero to e-file 2021.
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