If I filed my 2015 return on an old computer that has now died, will I have to enter all data manually for 2016 return?

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June 1, 2019
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jeterika

Level 2

Yes, you do have to enter all the data manually unless you saved the files to an outside drive, thumb drive, etc. I feel for you because that happened with us. The information seems to repopulate only from the year before, but not from earlier years.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 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/

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

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.

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.

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