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New Member
posted Dec 27, 2021 2:36:20 PM

How can I file 2020 taxes today

I haven’t filed taxes in years because I only have had social security income but just realized I need to file for 2020

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Level 15
Dec 27, 2021 2:43:41 PM

You will have to use one of the CD/Download (installed) products.

 

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

 

Online tax preparation is closed for the 2020 tax year.

Level 15
Dec 27, 2021 2:58:16 PM

To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,

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

You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

 

If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand.  Here are some basic forms.....

 

Here is the 2020 1040 return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf

 

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf

 

 

2020 1040 Instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf

 

 

2020 EIC and Tax Tables

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf

 

 

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.pdf

 

 

Don’t forget your state.  And you will have to print and mail your returns.  So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

New Member
Dec 29, 2021 10:40:19 PM

Im trying to find that out also ! How do we file for 2020 taxes ???

Level 15
Dec 30, 2021 6:43:28 AM


@AmmyDoll wrote:

Im trying to find that out also ! How do we file for 2020 taxes ???


You need to use a desktop (installed on a computer) product to file a 2020 return.

 

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