https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041852#M1110401 <P class=""><SPAN class="">If you need to start 2021 you can buy the Desktop download here,</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TurboTax 2021 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand.&nbsp; Here are some basic forms.....</SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Here is the 2021 1040 return</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">2021 1040 Instructions </SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">2021 EIC and Tax Tables</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Schedules 1-3</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Don’t forget your state.<SPAN class="">&nbsp; </SPAN>And you will have to print and mail your returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.&nbsp;&nbsp;Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.</SPAN></P> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:18:08 GMT VolvoGirl 2023-04-17T19:18:08Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/2021-filing/01/3041739#M1110350 <P>I need to file for 2021. I tried purchasing the software but it downloaded 2022. can i file my 2021 on the same software?</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:36:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/2021-filing/01/3041739#M1110350 bster 2026-02-24T04:36:22Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041843#M1110397 <P>You need the 2021 program to file 2021 taxes.&nbsp;</P> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:16:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041843#M1110397 Bsch4477 2023-04-17T19:16:44Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041852#M1110401 <P class=""><SPAN class="">If you need to start 2021 you can buy the Desktop download here,</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TurboTax 2021 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class="">If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand.&nbsp; Here are some basic forms.....</SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Here is the 2021 1040 return</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">2021 1040 Instructions </SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">2021 EIC and Tax Tables</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Schedules 1-3</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN class=""><A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf</A></SPAN></P><P class="">&nbsp;</P><P class=""><SPAN class="">Don’t forget your state.<SPAN class="">&nbsp; </SPAN>And you will have to print and mail your returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.&nbsp;&nbsp;You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.&nbsp;&nbsp;Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.</SPAN></P> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:18:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041852#M1110401 VolvoGirl 2023-04-17T19:18:08Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041854#M1110402 <P>To complete and file a 2021 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2021 desktop editions from this website -&nbsp;<A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-di-id="di-id-c7dc03f4-d91401e9">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>A 2021 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.</P> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:18:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041854#M1110402 DoninGA 2023-04-17T19:18:10Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041872#M1110411 <P><SPAN style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">No. You cannot file your 2021 tax return in the 2022 income tax software. &nbsp;Use the link below to get started with your 2021 tax return.</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">How can I file prior year returns?</SPAN></A></LI> </UL> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:22:09 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-2021-filing/01/3041872#M1110411 DianeW777 2023-04-17T19:22:09Z