topic How do I file for my 2016-2018 after filing for my 2019. After filing my 2019 I don’t see any options on the app to do previous years in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

How do I file for my 2016-2018 after filing for my 2019. After filing my 2019 I don’t see any options on the app to do previous years

e29c — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:36:17 GMT

Re: How do I file for my 2016-2018 after filing for my 2019. After filing my 2019 I don’t see any options on the app to do previous years

SteamTrain — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:45:21 GMT

That's because the "Online" software can only be used to do 2019 taxes now.....and will switch to 2020 prep-only, sometime in Nov-Dec. It only does whatever year is currently being prepared.

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For prior years you need a full Windows or MAC computer (Windows 7to10 is compatible for 2016-2018....MACs may have operation issues depending on which OS version you are using) and you must buy, download, and install each prior year's tax software separately to the computer...print, and mail in the forms in separate envelopes.

Make sure you select and buy each of the proper years:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

Re: How do I file for my 2016-2018 after filing for my 2019. After filing my 2019 I don’t see any options on the app to do previous years

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:36:51 GMT

Online preparation and e-filing for 2016, 2017 and 2018 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2016, 2017, or 2018 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.

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.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.