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Filing multiple years of income tax

Ironheadlunatic — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:09:17 GMT

I have two years of taxes to file and I received a form W-2c also. How do file this? The W-2c is from 2018, but the original W-2 is from 2017 and neither year has been filed. Help!

Re: Filing multiple years of income tax

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:28:49 GMT

The online software is only for 2018 returns. It is unclear if you have a 2017 W-2 and a 2018 W-2. If so, you have to file them as completely separate tax returns using the tax software for the specific year.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 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/

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

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.

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.

Re: Filing multiple years of income tax

Ironheadlunatic — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 01:15:41 GMT

So, I attempted to efile my taxes and they were rejected so I downloaded them, never sent them off or printed them. Is there a way I can change my payment method and a way to have a professional look at my returns before I print them? As long as the cost can be taken from my federal income taxes.

Re: Filing multiple years of income tax

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 01:27:48 GMT

It is still unclear what--i f anything -- you did with your 2017 return. It sounds like it is incorrect as prepared originally since you received a corrected W-2 later. But did you file it at all -- or not?

You want some things that you cannot have. You will not be able to have your 2017 or 2018 tax returns reviewed by anyone at TurboTax--that is not a service that is provided for a past year return--and your 2017 and 2018 returns are past year returns.

And since you need to use desktop software for those returns in order to prepare/make corrections to them, you have to pay for the software in order to download it. You cannot have the fees deducted from your refund.

If you want a pro to look at your 2017 and 2018 returns, then seek a local paid tax pro to prepare them and file them for you.