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mikeyd6988
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June 4, 2019
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How can I file for past years when i was incarcerated or am I required to file?

  • June 4, 2019
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Best answer by BrandiLO

To see if you need to file, check the chart below based on your filing status, age, and gross income amount in the TurboTax FAQ below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302274


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mikeyd6988Author
Level 2
June 4, 2019
What about for years that I havent filed is there a similar chart that shows required to file criteria?
BrandiLO
BrandiLO
Level 14
June 4, 2019
Please see this tool: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return">https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return</a> you can check if you were required to file a 2016, 2017 or 2018 return.
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mikeyd6988Author
Level 2
June 4, 2019
Thanks
BrandiLO
BrandiLO
Level 14
June 4, 2019
Also, you can no longer *efile* your past returns, however, you can still prepare prior-year returns and paper-file them. Please see the TurboTax FAQ link for more details if you find you do need to file. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301770">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301770</a>
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BrandiLO
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June 4, 2019

To see if you need to file, check the chart below based on your filing status, age, and gross income amount in the TurboTax FAQ below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302274


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