I didnt file my taxes for 2018, how do I start a 2018 return?

sfox22 — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:04:30 GMT

Re: I didnt file my taxes for 2018, how do I start a 2018 return?

Carl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:27:02 GMT

You will have to purchase the CD/Desktop version of Turbotax 2018 and install it on your computer. You can get it at https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

After you pay for it, you can download the CD installation file and install it immediately so you don't have to wait for the CD to arrive in the mail.

Take note that a prior year tax return can not be e-filed. The IRS says so. You will have to print, sign and mail it to the IRS. Mailing instructions will be included in the printout. If you are required to file a state return, then seperate maililng instructions will be printed for the state return.

Re: I didnt file my taxes for 2018, how do I start a 2018 return?

VolvoGirl — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:06:05 GMT

Sorry, Online for 2018 and prior is closed now so you can not start a new 2018 return or finish one. Online is only for 2019. Oct 15, 2019 was the last day to efile. 2018 is now the prior year.

Did you start an Online return? How to finish a prior year online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/00/26322

Or How to file a prior year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984

You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. 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.

Or If you have a simple return You can fill out the blank forms for free.
Here is the IRS 2018 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

And 2018 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)
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf
Sch 4 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf
Sch 5 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf
Sch 6 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf

And I have the links for other years too.

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I didnt file my taxes for 2018, how do I start a 2018 return?

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