Can I use my iPhone 7 to do a self employment tax return.

[VolvoGirl]

Not for 2018 or prior.

You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. You have 3 years to file for a refund. 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.

How to file a prior year
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25...

Did you start an online return last Year? How to finish a prior year online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

[Carl]

Just to clarify, there's no such thing as a "self-employment tax return". If you are a sole proprietor or have a single member LLC, then self-employment income is reported on SCH C as a part of your personal 1040 tax return.

To do that with the online version of TurboTax you need the flavor called TurboTax Self-Employed. With the CD/Desktop version of the program that you physically install on your windows or Mac computer you need the CD version of Premier or Home & Business.

Basically, the only difference between the online Self-Employed version and the CD Home & Business version, is the spelling. Apparently, the bean counters at Intuit didn't think it was confusing enough, so they had to go and "stir the pot" to fix what was never broken to start with. 🙂

Now, the IRS has closed e-filing for the 2018 tax filing season permanently and forever. Additionally, TurboTax has shut down the online version of TurboTax 2018 permanently and forever so they can prepare the online system for the 2019 tax filing season. Therefore if you desire to prepare and file your taxes with TurboTax, you have no choice but you use the CD version installed on your computer.

Then, since e-filing is closed for the 2018 tax season you will have to print, sign and mail the return to the IRS. When you print the return an instruction sheet will print with it. That instruction sheet will tell you what specific and explicit address to mail your federal return to, along with what documents you *MUST* include in the envelope when you mail it.

If you will be filing a state return you will have to print, sign and mail it too. A physically separate instruction sheet will be printed out for the state return. The mailing and inclusion instructions for your state return and your federal return are ***NOT*** the same. So follow the instructions for each, separately.