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Level 1
posted Feb 16, 2021 1:21:09 PM

How Do I file 2019 taxes on Turbo Tax?

I'm attempting to file my 2019 taxes on Turbo Tax, but I'm having difficulty.  How do I file 2019 taxes on the website? 

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Expert Alumni
Feb 16, 2021 1:34:53 PM

You cannot file 2019 taxes Online.  You must purchase and download the TurboTax software for PC or Mac as TurboTax Online and the mobile app are only available for the current tax year.

After installing the software, open it and follow the onscreen instructions.

Prior year returns must be paper-filed, as e-filing is no longer available. We'll walk you through that process when you get to the File section in the software.

Level 1
Feb 16, 2021 1:39:39 PM

Ah, thank you!  Is there other software other than the ones listed?  My current situation doesn't fall under any of the products mentioned.  

Employee Tax Expert
Feb 16, 2021 1:50:05 PM

The link above includes all levels of the software available for download through TurboTax.  Be sure to review each product as it applies to you.

 

Or please comment with your situation so we can guide you to the correct version..

New Member
Dec 23, 2021 2:31:38 PM

as stimules

Level 15
Dec 23, 2021 2:37:36 PM


@jamesporterhester  wrote:

as stimules


Please write a complete description of the problem or what you are trying to do.

New Member
Feb 26, 2022 3:11:57 PM

I was sent to a site that said it was to file 2019 taxes. I bought is and it keeps sending me 2020. How in the heck can I file my 2019 taxes?

Level 15
Feb 26, 2022 3:13:29 PM


@Jshaffer49 wrote:

I was sent to a site that said it was to file 2019 taxes. I bought is and it keeps sending me 2020. How in the heck can I file my 2019 taxes?


To complete and file a 2019 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2019 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

A 2019 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

New Member
Mar 16, 2022 2:09:49 PM

how do i file my 2019

 

Level 15
Mar 16, 2022 2:11:02 PM


@sniles48 wrote:

how do i file my 2019

 


To complete and file a 2019 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2019 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

A 2019 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

New Member
Apr 3, 2023 1:54:12 PM

I have a copy of my 2019 taxes but they said i didnt file?

Level 15
Apr 3, 2023 1:55:58 PM

@lenlinda1

  You have to access your own account and/or  print it for yourself using exactly the same account and user ID that you used when you prepared the return.

 

Start a 2022 return online and enter some personal information  so that the menu on the left opens up and lets you access your past year returns.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010

 

Many people have multiple TT accounts and forget how to access them.  Log out of the account you are in now.

 

Account Recovery

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901535-forgot-your-turbotax-online-user-id-or-password

Or did you use the desktop version of TurboTax?  If so, the files are on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901486-how-many-turbotax-accounts-do-i-have

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901535

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901659-find-your-tax-data-file-in-mac

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900721-find-your-tax-data-file-tax-file-in-windows

 

To get a copy of your previously filed returns prepared with online TurboTax https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-in-turbotax-online

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900748-how-do-i-get-a-copy-of-a-return-i-filed-this-year-in-turbotax-online

Level 15
Apr 3, 2023 1:56:05 PM


@lenlinda1 wrote:

I have a copy of my 2019 taxes but they said i didnt file?


To access your prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

 

Start the 2022 online tax return by entering some personal information then click on Tax Home on the left side of the screen.

 

On the Tax Home webpage -

Scroll down to the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

Or go to this IRS website for free federal tax return transcripts - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

For a fee of $43 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

Level 15
Apr 3, 2023 1:57:17 PM

Then you have to print and mail it now.  

Did you efile 2029?  Was it Accepted?  Maybe you didn't finish filing it or it Rejected.  When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc.  what does it say?

 

Then when you efile you get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms the transmission.  The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepte.d or Rejected your efile.  Check back though your emails if you have them.

 

In the PDF of your TurboTax return, the last page of the federal return should be an "electronic postmark" that shows your name, Social Security number, the date and time that you e-filed the return, and the date that the IRS accepted it.

 

How to access prior online returns

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-access-my-prior-year-return/01/27010

New Member
Jun 6, 2025 2:59:48 PM

I want to complete my 2019 taxes.  Your site said I can only do this by purchasing the software.  If this is correct, what is the fee for this?

 

New Member
Jun 6, 2025 3:02:06 PM

What is the fee for the software to complete my 2019 taxes?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2025 3:06:15 PM


@rbourne2 wrote:

What is the fee for the software to complete my 2019 taxes?


TurboTax does not support tax year 2019.

 

To complete and file a 2019 tax return you would need to find a local tax professional to assist you with the tax return.

Or you can use the IRS website for prior year forms and schedules - https://www.irs.gov/prior-year-forms-and-instructions

Level 15
Jun 6, 2025 3:55:23 PM

@rbourne2  If you have a simple return and want to file 2019 for free you can fill out the forms by hand.  Here are some basic forms.....

Here is the 2019 1040 return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2019.pdf

 

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

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2019.pdf

 

2019 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2019.pdf

2019 EIC and Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2019.pdf

 

2019 Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2019.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2019.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2019.pdf