topic Re: Never filed in 2021 in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Never filed in 2021

123deandra — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:02 GMT

I didn’t file my taxes in 2021 or 2022 can I file both together on turbo tax and how will I get my stimulus check/checks?

Re: Never filed in 2021

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:25:30 GMT

No, you can never combine tax years on the same tax return. Each tax year is separate and must be filed on the forms for the specific year in which the income was received. Each tax year has its own software. The current online software can only be used for 2022---no other year.

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.

If you did not file a 2021 return you will have trouble e-filing 2022. When it asks for your 2021 AGI try using zero. If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2022

Re: Never filed in 2021

DawnC — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:30:37 GMT

No, you can file 2022 using TurboTax Online. To file the 2021 return and claim your Recovery Rebate (stimulus payments) you will need software for tax year 2021. Each year requires a different program - as the rules change every year. You can get TurboTax 2021 from this link.

Re: Never filed in 2021

123deandra — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:35:33 GMT

Is there a stimulus check issuing in 2022?

Re: Never filed in 2021

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:08:16 GMT

@123deandra No. There are no federal stimulus checks or recovery rebate credits for 2022. And, in fact, the other refundable credits like the child tax credit, earned income credit, and the childcare credit have changed and are less.

Re: Never filed in 2021

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:13:30 GMT

@123deandra If you did not receive the $1400 3rd stimulus check in 2021, you can use the recovery rebate credit in Federal Review when you prepare your 2021 tax return. The $1400 will end up on line 30. There are no stimulus checks for your federal return for 2022.