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File 2020 return online

sidz82 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:14:22 GMT

Hi,

I started my 2020 return on Turbotax online couple of months ago. However, I couldn't finish it due to some personal reasons. Now, I am ready to file the returns and would like to file it online. However, I noticed the option to file 2020 return online is no longer available on turbotax online. Also, my unfinished tax return is no longer available. Can someone please help?

Re: File 2020 return online

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:17:12 GMT

You will need to access the return using exactly the account and user ID used when you worked on it before---but first you need the CD/download software.

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2020 returns is now permanently closed. Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2020 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late. If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe. Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.

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.

Re: File 2020 return online

Algene Carter — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:27:12 GMT

I have to file my 2020 taxes how do I so

Re: File 2020 return online

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:28:21 GMT

@Algene Carter

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 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 or 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.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573

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.