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agustus1
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Can I still file for 2017 electronically through your service. As I proceed it appears I am only working on 2018.

Can I still file for 2017 electronically through Turbo Tax. As I proceed it appears I am  only working on 2018, even though it asked if I had filed for 2017.
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Can I still file for 2017 electronically through your service. As I proceed it appears I am only working on 2018.

No you cannot e-file a 2017 return.  If you are trying to use the current online software for a 2017 return, STOP.  The online software is only for 2018.  Clear it and start over later when you are ready to file for 2018.  If you use the online software for 2017 you will have a real mess to clean up.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2586254-how-do-i-clear-and-start-over

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

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 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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Can I still file for 2017 electronically through your service. As I proceed it appears I am only working on 2018.

No you cannot e-file a 2017 return.  If you are trying to use the current online software for a 2017 return, STOP.  The online software is only for 2018.  Clear it and start over later when you are ready to file for 2018.  If you use the online software for 2017 you will have a real mess to clean up.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2586254-how-do-i-clear-and-start-over

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

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 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.**
TiffanyL
Intuit Alumni

Can I still file for 2017 electronically through your service. As I proceed it appears I am only working on 2018.

It is possible to e- file 2017 taxes with TurboTax: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301607

This will assist you with how to go about filing them: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301770

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