Filing multiple years

Coyote69 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:42:57 GMT

Hello over the last few years I have not filed my taxes due to Irs rejecting a my tax return years ago because there was an insurance i had apparently but when i got with the state they could not modify from previous years so i never filed

Re: Filing multiple years

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:49:09 GMT

You have not mentioned how many years it has been since you filed a tax return. When your return was rejected (what year??) you should have fixed it and re-filed or you could have filed it by mail. It seems you did neither of those. You could still print the rejected return and mail it. You will not get a refund if the return is for a tax year earlier than 2022; if you owe tax due, your late filing penalties and interest have been adding up all this time.

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year. They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them. Software for past years is available back to 2022. Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.

The current online program can only be used for a 2025 return--no other year. And if you did not file a timely 2024 return you will have trouble e-filing 2025. When it asks for your 2024 AGI try using zero. If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2025.

It might be better for you to seek local paid tax help in a situation when you are several years behind in filing your tax returns. Do you even have all of the documents you will need to enter and show your income—like your W-2’s and any 1099’s?

You cannot change the tax year. The current online program is for 2025 only. Only a 2025 return can be prepared online and only a 2025 return can be e-filed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is permanently closed.

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.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2022, 2023, or 2024 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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

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 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.

Re: Filing multiple years

Coyote69 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:55:52 GMT

Thank you I'm going to find a place local to go to so i can get this done I believe is 2023 2024 and now 2025.

Re: Filing multiple years

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:42 GMT

@Coyote69 Make every effort to gather up your necessary tax documents to take with you. You might have to contact old employers to get W-2's, or contact people or businesses that issued 1099NEC's to you if you were self-employed, or go on financial websites to get 1099R's, 1099B's, etc etc. etc. You can also get wage and income transcripts from the IRS but they are tear your hair out maddening to use and they do not show any state information.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

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