https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-back-taxes/01/1245003#M451609 <P>Previous is technically correct.&nbsp; However, if the back tax returns that have W-2, 1099, etc. that they think you owe taxes on that year's return, the IRS will require you to file them before issuing a 2019 refund.&nbsp; This means they will hold that refund to see if any of it is needed to pay any back taxes.</P> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:53:45 GMT JudyP2 2020-02-27T21:53:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/back-taxes/01/1244963#M451598 <P>I can’t file my taxes without 2018 taxes being done</P> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:44:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/back-taxes/01/1244963#M451598 Davong83 2020-02-27T21:44:00Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-back-taxes/01/1244976#M451603 <P>Untrue ... although it is wise to complete the 2018 first in case you have anything that will carry to 2019 it is not required.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you have not yet filed 2018 then simply enter a single ZERO for the 2018 AGI to efile the 2019 return.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:46:52 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-back-taxes/01/1244976#M451603 Critter 2020-02-27T21:46:52Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-back-taxes/01/1245003#M451609 <P>Previous is technically correct.&nbsp; However, if the back tax returns that have W-2, 1099, etc. that they think you owe taxes on that year's return, the IRS will require you to file them before issuing a 2019 refund.&nbsp; This means they will hold that refund to see if any of it is needed to pay any back taxes.</P> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:53:45 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-back-taxes/01/1245003#M451609 JudyP2 2020-02-27T21:53:45Z