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I did not (but should have) file my taxes in 2021. What do I do? I would have gotten a refund.

hayleybugxo-gmai — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:38:28 GMT

I had two W-2's in 2021, and I made more than $15k overall.
Single household.

Re: I did not (but should have) file my taxes in 2021. What do I do? I would have gotten a refund.

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:42:09 GMT

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.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. 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.

Re: I did not (but should have) file my taxes in 2021. What do I do? I would have gotten a refund.

VolvoGirl — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:42:57 GMT

Sorry it's too,late to start a 2021 online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS. And too late to efile 2021

If you need to start 2021 you can buy the Desktop download here,

TurboTax 2021 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes

You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms.....

Here is the 2021 1040 return

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

2021 1040 Instructions

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

2021 EIC and Tax Tables

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf

Don’t forget your state. And you will have to print and mail your returns. So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them. You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places. Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

Then when you file for 2022 you need to enter 0 for the 2021 AGI since you are filing 2021 late.