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[Tax_question10]

Can One still efile 2018 tax returns using TurboTax software? 

Can I use the TurboTax amend for 2018 if I had filed an extension for 2018? 

[DoninGA]

If the original 2018 tax return was never filed then you cannot amend the 2018 tax return.  An extension request does not file a 2018 tax return.

To complete and file a 2018 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2018 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2018 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

[Tax_question10]

Hi 

thanks 

On the phone call, someone told me if I have filed an extension I use the TurboTax amend software, I have access to in my account. 

I have downloaded the TurboTax amend for 2018 and I am getting the same forms to be mailed as that I am getting from 2019 online TurboTax. 

Does not this mean buying the Turbotax will generate the same forms for 2018?

[DoninGA]

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@Tax_question10 wrote:

Hi 

thanks 

On the phone call, someone told me if I have filed an extension I use the TurboTax amend software, I have access to in my account. 

I have downloaded the TurboTax amend for 2018 and I am getting the same forms to be mailed as that I am getting from 2019 online TurboTax. 

Does not this mean buying the Turbotax will generate the same forms for 2018?

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Filing the 2018 extension does not mean that you can amend the 2018 tax return.  As I said the IRS has not received your 2018 tax return if all you did was file a 2018 extension request.

The 2018 desktop software from the prior year website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/ will Only have the 2018 tax forms, schedules and worksheets.  The instructions in the 2018 software only apply to tax year 2018.

[Tax_question10]

Hi 

Can I use the amazon to buy the Turbo Tax software  (Intuit Turbotax Deluxe + State 2018)

https://www.amazon.com/Intuit-Turbotax-Deluxe-State-2018/dp/B07KNVLQDY/ref=asc_df_B07KNVLQDY/?tag=hy...

[VolvoGirl]

Yes.  You will have to print and mail prior year returns.

[Critter-3]

@Tax_question10 

Using the free 2018 amendment program to complete an original return to mail in is actually a little known trick to avoid paying for the downloaded version.   It can be used to complete a return that can be filed ... you just ignore the 1040X that is populated and mail in the 1040.

[Tax_question10]

Thanks 

I have used the TurboTax amend and the pdf file has forms 1040, SCHEDULE 1 Form 1040, Form 8917
(Rev. January 2020). there is not form 1040X generated. Should I proceed with filing or but the TurboTax 2018 software?