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Yes, you do need help. You should consider seeking local paid professional tax help for such a long period of not filing, though. You do have a problem. Software is only available as far back as 2015 with TurboTax; earlier years have been "retired" and are no longer supported. (After October 15, 2019 the software for 2015 will also be retired) It is also too late to receive a tax refund for a tax year earlier than 2016, but if you owe the IRS tax due, they will want it forever. If you owe for any/all of those six years, your penalties and interest have been adding up for a long time. Professional help with that is advised.
If you really want to try using TurboTax for some of the returns, you can use the current online software for only a 2018 return. For years 2015, 2016, or 2017 you can purchase the desktop software and prepare the returns which must be printed, signed and mailed in SEPARATE envelopes.
It is also possible to get the paper forms from the IRS to prepare returns by hand.
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/prior-year
Online preparation and e-filing for 2015, 2016 or 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/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.
i would advise using a pro to prepare all the years. many times there are times there are items in a return that affect next year. one problem you face, is did you keep the documentation for all those years? the pro (so can you) can request IRS transcripts for each of the years. but this is just what the IRS has on file. the IRS does not get notified as to many items such as schedule C and E expenses and most itemized deductions.
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