topic How do I change the years if I wanted to file for 2024 not 2025. And the 2025 I’m going to file it this week. But it mistook my 2024 as 2025. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

How do I change the years if I wanted to file for 2024 not 2025. And the 2025 I’m going to file it this week. But it mistook my 2024 as 2025.

oveloz3 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:20:47 GMT

Re: How do I change the years if I wanted to file for 2024 not 2025. And the 2025 I’m going to file it this week. But it mistook my 2024 as 2025.

DoninGA — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:23:13 GMT

The TurboTax online editions are only for tax year 2025 and cannot be changed.

Clear your tax return and start over.

If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over. Click on Switch Products on the lower left side of the program screen while working on the 2025 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over

To complete and file a 2024 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2024 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2024 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed using TurboTax.

Re: How do I change the years if I wanted to file for 2024 not 2025. And the 2025 I’m going to file it this week. But it mistook my 2024 as 2025.

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:43 GMT

Sorry--you messed up. Online is only for 2025 returns; you cannot use the current online program for a 2024 tax return. Do not try to e-file that return. It is all wrong. If you already e-filed it, let's hope it gets rejected so that you can remove the 2024 information you entered and replace it with 2025 information. If it somehow gets accepted, you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend to remove the 2024 information and enter 2025 information.

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.