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Can anyone help with filing taxes from 2021? My family had a lady who did our taxes for us, but she lost my papers. She filed an extension and never told me she lost them

I filed a report with the IRS about her losing my papers already. Now it's up to me. I had to fight old job places for my W2's from 2021 and JUST finally got them. Anyone know how I'm supposed to file the 2021 taxes AND 2022?
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Can anyone help with filing taxes from 2021? My family had a lady who did our taxes for us, but she lost my papers. She filed an extension and never told me she lost them

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.  Software for past years is available back to 2019.  Any earlier years can only be prepared on paper forms by hand--and those refunds have been forfeited now.

 

The current online program can only be used for a 2022 return--no other year.  And if you did not file a 2021 return you will have trouble e-filing 2022.  When it asks for your 2021 AGI try using zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2022

 

 

 

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/0... 

 

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.

**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.**
MoniqueLO_
Intuit Alumni

Can anyone help with filing taxes from 2021? My family had a lady who did our taxes for us, but she lost my papers. She filed an extension and never told me she lost them

You would need separate products for your 2021 and 2022 tax returns. Please see How do I file a 2021, 2020, or 2019 tax return? for instructions on how to file your 2021 tax return. 

 

Additionally, please see Can I file a 2022 return if I haven't filed my 2021 return yet? for more information. 

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