@Joannie4362 You "assume" your 2016 federal return was not filed? --you should check first. Request a free transcript from the IRS. If they have one, then your federal 2016 was filed. And are you not aware of either paying 2016 tax due or of receiving a 2016 tax refund? If you are getting a refund there is no penalty for filing late. If you owe, then your penalty/interest has been adding up since the filing deadline. After the IRS receives your return and any payment of tax due as shown on your 1040, you can expect a bill for the additional penalty and interest the IRS will calculate. And you need to seek recourse through the negligent accountant.
You can get a free transcript from the IRS:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
As for federal and NY forms--look at them. Federal forms say "U.S." on them. New York forms say "New York" and have an outline of the state of NY on them. When you print them out, the federal forms will print first, then the state forms.
All of the 2016 returns must be mailed. They cannot be e-filed.
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.
For federal:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment
For your state:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/return_assembly_mail.htm
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