topic How do I finish my 2021 tax returns, which I started in October 2022, but didn't complete? in After you file

How do I finish my 2021 tax returns, which I started in October 2022, but didn't complete?

budapest100 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:06:53 GMT

When I signed in to TurboTax today, none of the 2021 filing info which I already filled out was there. And there were instructions to use a desktop software.

Re: How do I finish my 2021 tax returns, which I started in October 2022, but didn't complete?

NCperson — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:17:58 GMT

using the online version of turbo tax is no long available for 2021 as TT gets ready for 2022. You can either purchase and download their desktop version to a laptop or use the IRS free form site site (which will also shut down in the next week for 2021)

Re: How do I finish my 2021 tax returns, which I started in October 2022, but didn't complete?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:10:22 GMT

Online is in transition from 2021 returns to 2022 returns.

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2021returns 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 2021 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: How do I finish my 2021 tax returns, which I started in October 2022, but didn't complete?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:11:33 GMT

You have until November 17 to use the IRS site:

Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/