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2018 taxes

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
December 6, 2020
4 replies
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How do I get my 2018 taxes done online using your services.

Best answer by Anonymous_

As of this date, you have to use one of the TurboTax past year's (2018) products, which must be installed on a computer; you cannot prepare a 2018 tax return online with TurboTax.

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2018

Anonymous_Answer

Level 15

As of this date, you have to use one of the TurboTax past year's (2018) products, which must be installed on a computer; you cannot prepare a 2018 tax return online with TurboTax.

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2018

Justyn2931

Level 2

I’ve done that and mailed out already back in September

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@Justyn2931 You mailed your return in September 2020? Mailed returns are taking a VERY long time to be processed.

If you mailed a past year return you will not ever see any information about it on the IRS refund site. That site will only show 2019 refunds (and soon only 2020).

Unless you used a mailing service like certified mail to track it, you will not get any confirmation that it was received. TurboTax never knows if you mailed a return and does not get any feedback at all.

The IRS has just started to work through millions of mailed returns that have been piling up in trailers during the pandemic.

Per the IRS website IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue:

IRS operational status and alternatives

Processing Delays for Paper Tax Returns: Taxpayers should file electronically through their tax preparer, tax software provider, or IRS Free File.

We’re experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. If you already filed a paper return, we will process it in the order we received it.

Do not file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

All you can do is wait patiently.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Critter-3

Level 15

To prepare and file a 2019 return:

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017, 2018 and 2019 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2017, 2018, or 2019 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.

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

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.

Or If you have a simple return You can fill out the blank forms for free.
Here is the IRS 2018 Form 1040
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf

And 2018 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf
2018 Tax and EIC Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2018.pdf

IRS 2018 Schedules 1 thru 6 (only if needed)
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf
Sch 4 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf
Sch 5 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf
Sch 6 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf

Justyn2931

Level 2

I’ve already filed however I haven’t received payment I need to speak to someone

DoninGA

Level 15

@Justyn2931 wrote:

I’ve already filed however I haven’t received payment I need to speak to someone

The IRS was not processing any type of paper tax returns for several months due to the pandemic and limited staffing. They have only just recently started to process approximately 11 million paper tax returns in the order they were received.

Go to this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

Hertzogberry

Level 2

What was my tax filing 2018?

DoninGA

Level 15

@Hertzogberry wrote:

What was my tax filing 2018?

To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show. Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created. TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf