Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?

dhouston713 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:37:41 GMT

Re: Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?

Critter-3 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:12:05 GMT

NO ... absolutely not. The 2020 income must be reported on a 2020 return.

The current online program can only be used for a 2021 return--no other year. And if you did not file a 2020 return you will have trouble e-filing 2021. When it asks for your 2020 AGI try using zero. If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2021.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018, 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 and 2020 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.

Who has to file?

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment

Re: Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?

DoninGA — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:13:05 GMT

No. A 2020 W-2 cannot be entered on a 2021 tax return.

You will have to amend the 2020 tax return to add the W-2.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a 2020 tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-do-i-amend-my-return/00/27439

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Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?

Re: Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?

Re: Can i add my 2020 W2 to my 2021 taxes because i never filed last year?