If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?

jinckees01 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:53:27 GMT

I was dropped from boot camp and it took me months to get my W-2 because no one could tell me how to get it. Am I going to get in trouble with IRS?

Re: If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:09:18 GMT

No you cannot put a W-2 from a previous year on your 2022 return. You have to enter it on a return for the year the income was received, even if it took awhile to get the W-2. Put it on a 2021 return.

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: If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:09:58 GMT

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.

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If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?

Re: If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?

Re: If I have a military W-2 from 2021 I didn't receive until late into 2022, can I still file it on TurboTax in 2023?