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stech
Level 6
Aug 22, 2020 8:57 PM UTC
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E-file 2018 return in 2020

Hello

 

can I e-file my 2018 returns in 2020 or after October 15, 2019.

 

my friend files people return & said Yes he can file for me. is this correct? Does Enrolled agents or CPAs have special access? 

 

12 replies

DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
Aug 22, 2020 9:00 PM UTC

A 2018 tax return cannot be e-filed using the TurboTax personal editions for tax year 2018.

 

The Intuit Professional Series software can be used to e-file a prior year tax return.

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
Aug 22, 2020 9:00 PM UTC

No, not with Turbo Tax.  Maybe a professional CPA or tax place can efile prior years.  

    stechAuthor
    Level 6
    Aug 22, 2020 9:03 PM UTC

    I didn’t ask if Turbo tax can efile. I know it can’t. 

    I asked if anyone can efile for prior years? Including professionals

    Critter-3
    Critter-3
    Level 15
    Aug 22, 2020 9:45 PM UTC

    Some professionals can depending on the program they use and if they were in business that tax year ... right now qualifying tax  pros can efile 2017, 2018 & 2019.

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