topic Can I file last years taxes after I filed this year? in After you file

Can I file last years taxes after I filed this year?

marktoledo3311 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:54:50 GMT

Re: Can I file last years taxes after I filed this year?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:00:17 GMT

You cannot change the tax year. The current online program is for 2024 only. Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and 2023 is permanently closed.

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.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023 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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-revenue/L9qVToi02_US_en_US?uid=m6e06um0

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 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: Can I file last years taxes after I filed this year?

Mike9241 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:00:53 GMT

that depends. is there anything on the 2023 return that could affect 2024. best would be to do 2023 which must be done using a desktop app and mailed in. then any info needed from 2023 will be available when you do 2024 either online or using desktop. note with online for 2024 you will not be able to transfer data from the 2023 return if that is needed.

Re: Can I file last years taxes after I filed this year?

DavidD66 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:21:16 GMT

If you did not file a tax return for 2023, you should file as soon as possible, even if you have already filed your 2024 tax return. As mentioned above, it would be a good idea to file 2023 before you file 2024 if you have yet to file 2024.