https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-file-my-2023-and-2024-tax-return-for-2025-i-haven-t-filed-my-taxes-because-i-have-been/01/3711759#M1374338 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:31:07 GMT qccody720 2025-11-13T04:31:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-file-my-2023-and-2024-tax-return-for-2025-i-haven-t-filed-my-taxes-because-i-have-been/01/3711759#M1374338 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:31:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-file-my-2023-and-2024-tax-return-for-2025-i-haven-t-filed-my-taxes-because-i-have-been/01/3711759#M1374338 qccody720 2025-11-13T04:31:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-file-my-2023-and-2024-tax-return-for-2025-i-haven-t-filed-my-taxes-because-i-have-been/01/3711760#M1374339 <P>Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.&nbsp; They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.&nbsp; Software for past years is available back to 2022.&nbsp; Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>2024 is permanently closed.</P> <P>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> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG><I>To file a return for a prior tax year</I></STRONG></P> <P><SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</SPAN>If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </SPAN>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><SPAN><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>You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0</A></SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>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 certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>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> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:37:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-file-my-2023-and-2024-tax-return-for-2025-i-haven-t-filed-my-taxes-because-i-have-been/01/3711760#M1374339 xmasbaby0 2025-11-13T04:37:01Z