topic I’m trying to claim my return from 2018 in Deductions & credits

I’m trying to claim my return from 2018

coco2007- — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:16:51 GMT

Yes

Re: I’m trying to claim my return from 2018

DawnC — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:26:46 GMT

Here is what you need to know to file or amend a 2018 tax return.

To file a 2018 return, see How do I prepare a 2018 tax return? You'll need to purchase and download the TurboTax software for PC or Mac as TurboTax Online and the mobile app are only available for the current tax year. If you have a refund coming from 2018, be sure to file it before 04/18/22. That is the last day that have to issue you a refund from 2018. If you file after that, you most likely will not get your refund!!! If you received an extension for the 2018 return then your deadline is October 17, 2022.

To amend 2018, see How to File an Amended Tax Return with the IRS Keep in mind you must file it within three years after you filed the original return, or within two years after you paid any tax due from that return—whichever is later. To amend a return for 2018 or earlier, you'll need to print the completed Form 1040-X (no e-filing available) and any other forms you're amending. Attach any necessary supporting documentation, such as:

Any new or amended W-2s or 1099 forms
Other forms or schedules that changed, such as Schedule A if you updated your itemized deductions
Your CP2000 notice if you’re amending your tax return because of a notice you received from the IRS

Mail all the forms and documents to the address provided in the instructions. If amending your tax return results in a higher tax bill, you will need to make an additional tax payment. For an e-filed amended return, you can make a payment electronically through TurboTax. Otherwise, you can mail a check with the amendment. By making a payment now instead of waiting for the IRS to send an invoice, you can minimize the interest and penalties you'll owe.

Re: I’m trying to claim my return from 2018

coco2007- — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:17:26 GMT

I’m trying to el my tax return from 2018 how is possible to do it / I need guide

Re: I’m trying to claim my return from 2018

JohnW152 — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:36:03 GMT

If you’re asking about e-filing your original 2018 tax return, that can no longer be done. Prior year returns have to be paper-filed, since e-filing is no longer available.

Please see the TurboTax Help article How do I prepare a 2020, 2019, or 2018 tax return? for more information on filing your 2018 return.

You might also see Form 1040 (2018) and Instructions for Form 1040 (2018) for specific guidance.

If this doesn’t answer your question, please post back, and be as detailed as possible.

As DawnC notes above, the law gives taxpayers three years to submit a return and claim a refund.