How can l find out what years l need to file

jusbuddynavy — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:04:37 GMT

I am not sure what years l am missing l think 20 21 22

Re: How can l find out what years l need to file

DoninGA — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:08:27 GMT

Go to the IRS transcript website and see which of your tax returns are not available - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

Re: How can l find out what years l need to file

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:31:17 GMT

And....when you sort out which years you still need to file returns for--here is some information on how to file for past year returns.

TurboTax has software for 2020 onward. Software is no longer available from TurboTax for earlier years, nor would it be supported even if you find it on eBay, etc. Updates are not available. It is also too late to receive a tax refund for a tax year earlier than 2020---those refunds have been forfeited. And a 2020 return has to be filed by April 15, 2024 or you forfeit that refund. BUT if you owe tax due you still have to pay with penalties and interest. There might be other software providers that have software for those years, but you will not receive refunds for the returns even if the forms show a refund.

It might be better for you to seek local paid tax help in a situation when you are several years behind in filing your tax returns. Do you even have all of the documents you will need to enter and show your income—like your W-2’s and any 1099’s?

Online preparation and e-filing for 2020, 2021, and 2022 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2020, 2021, or 2022 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: How can l find out what years l need to file

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:33:46 GMT

What if I do not file my tax return?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2572308-what-happens-if-i-don-t-file-my-taxes

You should also be aware that if you do not file your tax returns for tax years in which you should have filed, you risk losing Social Security and Medicare benefits---you can end up in a mess with them.

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