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2020 Late Tax Return

apurvis — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:08:21 GMT

I just purchased 2020 Tax Return Deluxe for $80. I want to do my taxes online with one simple w2 and one child deduction and avoid downloading software. When I click to "go to online version", I'm not seeing the option to start my tax return.

Do you have any quick guidance?

Thank you,

Adam.

Re: 2020 Late Tax Return

Critter-3 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:14:39 GMT

The online 2020 program is no longer available ... so you either download the program you purchased or get the paper forms from the IRS and fill them in manually. Either way the return will need to be mailed in at this late date.

Re: 2020 Late Tax Return

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:15:26 GMT

@apurvis

You are way too late to use online TurboTax for a 2020 tax return. The only way to use TurboTax for 2020 is to use the CD/download on a full PC or Mac, and then mail in the return.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 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/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

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

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573

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.

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.

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.

Re: 2020 Late Tax Return

VolvoGirl — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:18:17 GMT

Online is only for the current year 2021. But 2021 has been closed too to get ready for 2022. If you can't install the Desktop program ask for a refund.

If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms.....

Here is the 2020 1040 return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf

2020 1040 Instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf

2020 EIC and Tax Tables

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.pdf

Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns. So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

Re: 2020 Late Tax Return

apurvis — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:22:28 GMT

Thank you. I should have confirmed this before I purchased it. Do you know the process I can follow for a refund?

Re: 2020 Late Tax Return

VolvoGirl — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:34:37 GMT

When you call support use the word Billing and not refund.

How to contact Turbo Tax
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-contact-turbotax/00/26991

What is the Turbo Tax phone number
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number/00/25632