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Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020and 2021 is permanently closed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 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/
You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.
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.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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.
If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.
See the following FAQ for instructions to download the unfinished tax returns from TurboTax Online and finish them in the CD/Download software. The FAQ has not been updated, but it applies to 2021 as well.
How do I finish a prior-year return that I started in TurboTax Online?
Also, right now....in order to get the Prior Year tax files to show up (so that you can download your .tax2021 or .tax2020 datafiles), you must start thru the initial pages of the 2022 tax preparation interview.
Once the "Tax Home" selection shows up in the left-side menu pane...you can select that....then scroll down to "Your tax return and documents", expand that and find your 2021 data file.
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