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I only have 1 W2 for 2021 I am trying to file and get the stimulations money back but it keeps asking for a payment upgrade $80 deluxe and up, how can I file for free?

williamw66 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:43:06 GMT

Re: I only have 1 W2 for 2021 I am trying to file and get the stimulations money back but it keeps asking for a payment upgrade $80 deluxe and up, how can I file for free?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:38:36 GMT

You cannot use online TurboTax to prepare or file a 2021 return. Online is closed permanently for 2021 returns. It is telling you that you have to purchase and download the CD/download to a full PC or Mac in order to use TurboTax now for 2021. You are too late to file for free---you should have prepared and filed your 2021 return sooner. Even the IRS Free File site is now closed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 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

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.

Re: I only have 1 W2 for 2021 I am trying to file and get the stimulations money back but it keeps asking for a payment upgrade $80 deluxe and up, how can I file for free?

Critter-3 — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:58:18 GMT

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

Here is the IRS 2021 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf

And 2021 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf

2021 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf