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Can I find out how to file for 2017 taxes. I don't know if what I am filling out is the correct year.

shadowslight27 — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:19:56 GMT

Re: Can I find out how to file for 2017 taxes. I don't know if what I am filling out is the correct year.

VolvoGirl — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:26:11 GMT

Sorry Online is only good for 2018 now.

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.

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

Re: Can I find out how to file for 2017 taxes. I don't know if what I am filling out is the correct year.

mesquitebean — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:26:42 GMT

You cannot prepare a 2017 return in Online TurboTax, which is now for 2018 only. You have to use the 2017 desktop software (CD/download.)

You can purchase 2017 desktop software as a download at this page and install it on your computer:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

Minimum system requirements for Windows version:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901571-minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-windows-software

Minimum system requirements for Mac version:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899173-minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software

Or did you already start a 2017 return online prior to the 2017 online shutdown, and want to finish that one without starting over? If so, you can download the *.tax2017 data file from your account and finish it in the desktop software. If you already paid for your product previously, TurboTax Support should furnish you the software.

The 2017 return cannot be efiled. It will need to be printed, signed, dated, and mailed. It is recommended to mail by a method that has tracking such as certified return receipt, priority mail, etc.

If you have both Federal and state returns, you need to mail each one separately to its respective tax agency.

If you are due a Federal refund, it takes about 6 weeks for the IRS to process a mailed return.

TIP: Later if you prepare a 2018 return (if not already done), it will ask for your 2017 AGI when efiling. Since you did not timely file a 2017 return, your 2017 AGI will not be in the IRS database. For that reason, when your 2018 return asks for the 2017 AGI during efiling, you would indicate your 2017 AGI is 0 (zero, single digit.)