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I filled my taxes this year from 2019 but it showing as a 2021 tax return instead of a 2019

tobias6678 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:10 GMT

Re: I filled my taxes this year from 2019 but it showing as a 2021 tax return instead of a 2019

ee-ea — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:20:45 GMT

See this info on how to get the right software

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984

Re: I filled my taxes this year from 2019 but it showing as a 2021 tax return instead of a 2019

VolvoGirl — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:21:04 GMT

YIKES! Did you actually file it? Was it accepted? Online is only good for 2021 now. So if you haven't filed it then CLEAR IT OUT!

If you actually submitted and filed your prior year info online you have a big problem. It thinks it was for your 2021 return. Now you have to wait until the IRS Accepts or Rejects it. If it Rejects you can change it around to be for 2021 and resend it. BUT if it is Accepted then you need to wait for the IRS to fully process your return and you get the first refund or pay the tax due. Then you can fill out an Amended Return 1040X. So if you have filed DO NOT change or enter anything else into your return until you find out if you have to amend.

You can check your efile status here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup

When you efile you get back 2 emails. The first email only confirms the transmission and the second email says if it was Accepted or Rejected.

Again DO NOT CHANGE or enter anything into your return if you already filed. You will have to start the Amended return with the original return that was filed. How to amend 2021

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-return/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2021-return/00/2544441

Re: I filled my taxes this year from 2019 but it showing as a 2021 tax return instead of a 2019

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:21:25 GMT

Oh no. Do you mean you used the current online software for a 2019 return? The online program is only for 2021 returns--no other year. If you used online for 2019 your return is all wrong. Did you e-file it? If not---do not file it!!!!

Let us know if you e-filed and if it somehow got accepted. If it was accepted you have a bigger problem now.Click reply below to post back.

Re: I filled my taxes this year from 2019 but it showing as a 2021 tax return instead of a 2019

VolvoGirl — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 02:22:36 GMT

Then to file a 2019 return. To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products
You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

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

Here is the IRS 2019 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2019.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2019.pdf

And 2019 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2019.pdf

2019 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2019.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2019.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2019.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2019.pdf

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.