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Site keeps crashing. Should I question the accuracy of my federal tax return?

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No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your re...

DDollar — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:27:45 GMT

No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your return. But if you are concerned, be aware that TurboTax has an Accuracy Guarantee. For more information, see the following:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4202723

Re: No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your re...

harveyguhl — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:13:56 GMT

Online version of turbotax2020, Asssit-Live keeps crashing on Filling...have been trying to file my return for over 2 days.

Re: No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your re...

Critter-3 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:49:40 GMT

Right now the ONLINE system is completing a 2021 return not 2020 and efiling is not open yet which is lucky for you that you could not file the 2021 return with 2020 information ... that would have been a giant nightmare for you. FYI ... always review the return before filing it (and save the PDF for future reference) ... if you did then you would have seen you were on the wrong tax year forms.

So first clear the incorrect 2020 info from the 2021 program and then use the correct 2020 program for the 2020 return.

To complete and file a 2020 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2020 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2020 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

If you want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms…..

Here is the IRS 2020 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s.pdf

And 2020 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf

2020 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040tt.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s2.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s3.pdf

Then when you do file 2021 enter 0 for the 2020 AGI since you are filing 2020 late.

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.

Re: Site keeps crashing. Should I question the accuracy of my federal tax return?

harveyguhl — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:43:28 GMT

This is the online version..... Please call me to get a resolution

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Re: Site keeps crashing. Should I question the accuracy of my federal tax return?

Critter-3 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:48:38 GMT

@harveyguhl

HARVEY ... you cannot be using the current ONLINE 2021 program to file a 2020 return ... read my answer in this thread.

Re: No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your re...

harveyguhl — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:28:20 GMT

I am currently online in the "2020 Turbo tax Online Version....trying to file a 2020 Return

Re: No, you don't need to worry about the accuracy of your re...

DoninGA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:41 GMT

@harveyguhl wrote:

I am currently online in the "2020 Turbo tax Online Version....trying to file a 2020 Return

The TurboTax online editions are only for tax year 2021.

If you started a 2020 tax return on or before October 15, 2021 using the online editions then see this TurboTax support FAQ for how to complete a prior year tax 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

If you need to start a 2020 tax return -

A 2020 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

2020 filing

harveyguhl — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:04:38 GMT

Hello,

The attachment for 2020 filing is US...I'm in Canada

Re: 2020 filing

DoninGA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:10:12 GMT

@harveyguhl wrote:

Hello,

The attachment for 2020 filing is US...I'm in Canada

This is the TurboTax US user community website.
Go to this TurboTax Canada website for assistance with a Canadian tax return or the TurboTax Canada editions - https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/community/turbotax-support/help/03/en-ca