https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804287#M1016275 paid for TurboTax 2021 software. need to do another return Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:17:56 GMT rubyruby6565 2026-03-10T07:17:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804287#M1016275 paid for TurboTax 2021 software. need to do another return Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:17:56 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804287#M1016275 rubyruby6565 2026-03-10T07:17:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804314#M1016279 <P class="p1">If you have the CD/download for 2021 then all you need to do is open the program on your own hard drive, and go up to File, then New Return and start a return.&nbsp; &nbsp;E-filing is closed, so a 2021 return has to be filed by mail.</P> <P class="p1">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1">Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.</P> <P class="p2"><STRONG><I>To file a return for a prior tax year</I></STRONG></P> <P class="p1"><SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</SPAN>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,<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>and mail the return(s)</P> <P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/" target="_blank">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/</A></SPAN></P> <P class="p1">You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.</P> <P class="p3">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p4">Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.</P> <P class="p5">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p6"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573</A><SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P class="p7">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p6">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.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.</P> <P class="p4">Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.</P> <P class="p5">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p4">Note:<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>It cannot be used on a mobile device.</P> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:55:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804314#M1016279 xmasbaby0 2022-12-21T13:55:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804315#M1016280 <P>Deleted incorrect answer.</P> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:58:09 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-i-need-to-start-a-new-return-for-someone-n-my-household-for-2021/01/2804315#M1016280 Texas Roger 2022-12-21T13:58:09Z