topic I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

Butler888 — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 01:38:18 GMT

Re: I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

Critter — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 01:40:44 GMT

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2018 returns is now permanently closed. You had until midnight on Tuesday, October 15 to finish and attempt to e-file; if your e-file was rejected you had until October 20 to make corrections and re-file. Now it is too late to efile any return … they must be mailed in.

To finish a prior year return started in TT online:https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turb

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

If you didn't already pay for your 2018 product prior to the shutdown, you can either purchase directly from the TurboTax website as mentioned above, or you may find the product at a discount as a download at Amazon, etc. CAUTION: There are a lot of scam sites, so do not try to purchase from any "too-good-to-be-true" discount site on the Internet that you find in a search. You might end up with pirated software, ID theft, malware, etc. Only a few large well-known sites like Amazon, NewEgg, Staples, Office Depot, etc., are authorized to sell TurboTax downloads.

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 and/or your state received the return.

If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late. If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe. Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

If you want to just get the forms and prepare them by hand, that would be free--except for postage to mail them.

Here is the IRS 2018 Form 1040

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

And instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf

2018 Tax and EIC Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2018.pdf

IRS 2018 Schedules 1 thru 6 (only if needed)

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf

Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns. So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

Re: I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

466923217 — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:46:49 GMT

i need some help getting back to my 2018 taxes i was doing but didn't finish just realized i never got my refund last year

Re: I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

466923217 — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:47:39 GMT

i need to get back to them so i can mail them in

Re: I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

DrMindy777 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:38:18 GMT

I did the same thing for my 2020 taxes :( I've been ill but am expecting a return (not having to pay the IRS anything). Do I still follow the same advice you gave or is anything different now? Thanks!

Re: I paid for but didn't finish my 2018 return online before the Oct 15 extension deadline. How do I get back into the system to finish the return?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:01:41 GMT

@DrMindy777

You will be able to access the return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it. But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2020 returns is now permanently closed. Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2020 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number