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Can I report my 2018 tax return on turbotax online and past years on a program later? Or do I have to do it all together?

 
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Ashby
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Can I report my 2018 tax return on turbotax online and past years on a program later? Or do I have to do it all together?

Yes, you should complete 2018 now and then you can download programs to complete prior years' returns. You do not have to complete then all at the same time.

Here's a link to the downloads for older years.

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

Can I report my 2018 tax return on turbotax online and past years on a program later? Or do I have to do it all together?

I have tried to do the complete but it wants me to pay it again. [2018] and for 2015 it was paid as well. 

Can I report my 2018 tax return on turbotax online and past years on a program later? Or do I have to do it all together?

@gomazcat1234- You seem confused.  You can only use the current online software for a 2018 return.  If you need to prepare a return for any prior year from 2015 to 2017, you must pay for the downloaded software to prepare the past year return.

 

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 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/

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.

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.

**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.**

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