I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that

rsb4 — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:19:05 GMT

Date back from 2011 to 2018

Re: I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:10:52 GMT

You cannot get tax refunds for any tax year earlier than 2017. Any earlier refunds have been forfeited because you waited too long. And.. by May 17, 2021 it will also be too late to get a refund for 2017---so if you need to file a 2017 return get busy on it. If you owe tax due for any earlier years you still need to pay.

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year. They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them. Software for past years is available back to 2017. Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.

The current online program can only be used for a 2020 return--no other year. And if you did not file a 2019 return you will have trouble e-filing 2020. When it asks for your 2019 AGI try using zero. If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2020.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017, 2018 and 2019 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2017, 2018, or 2019 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.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

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.

Refunds for tax years 2016 or earlier have been forfeited and will not be paid to you even if shown on the tax return form. But if you owe tax due, you will still have to pay, and you will be billed later for the interest and penalties owed.

Re: I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that

fanfare — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:55:39 GMT

IRS says:

"Keep paper copies of filed tax returns for at least seven years"

Then you will be able to answer your question.

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I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that

Re: I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that

Re: I have W2 I found how am I able to know if I file them already or not can you help with that