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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 4:06:54 PM

How do I file my 2016 taxes

It is passed the October deadline and I forgot to file 2016 taxes.

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:26 PM

Go to this TurboTax website to purchase a download for one of the 2016 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2016 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:06:56 PM

how to file my 2016 tax return for free

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:06:58 PM

There is no way to file a 2016 tax return for free using TurboTax.
Go to the IRS website for free forms, schedules and instructions for a prior year tax return - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/prior-year">https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/prior-year</a>

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:01 PM

I'm not trying to file for free. I paid 69.99 plus fees to purchase turbotax 2016 deluxe

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:03 PM

show 2016 tax forms

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:04 PM

why would i pay 69.99 for filing when i dont own a home i am a student and i am not indepentet

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:07 PM

This is a rip off.  You can't file past income taxes online and I paid $69.99 and got nothing!!!!

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:10 PM

Wow thanks for the heads up !

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:12 PM

I need to start now 2016 filiibg tax return

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:14 PM

2016-17

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:17 PM

i need to file 2016.  i purchased the home & business

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:19 PM

I paid the 69.99 to file my 2016 taxes

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:20 PM

Did you pay for the online version or the Desktop program?  You have to print and mail prior year returns.  What is your question?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:22 PM

In my case I just need to have the right paperwork to do my taxes for the year 2016, that year I've lost my home in a foreclosure, so I was down for a long time, until now that I realize I need to file... so my real question is, What forms do I need to include when I file?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:24 PM

Please let me know how to file 2016 thank u

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:25 PM

@sabrina6157  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)
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/</a>
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 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.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:26 PM

Go to this TurboTax website to purchase a download for one of the 2016 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2016 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:28 PM

i have already paid for it

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 4:07:30 PM

I have already paid for it - 69.99 plus tax

Returning Member
Jun 21, 2019 5:51:24 PM

I have purchased the 2016 turbo tax $69.00, but I am unable to open and use it

Returning Member
Jul 13, 2020 1:01:39 PM

I just purchase Turbortax and I was led to believe to file up to 3 years

 

Expert Alumni
Jul 13, 2020 1:09:40 PM

The Online product files only the current year return (right now, 2019).

 

The CD/download software files only one year - whichever year it was for when you bought it.

 

To file a 2016 return with TurboTax, you have to acquire the TurboTax software for tax year 2016.

 

Or was your question about something else?

 

@aprsnoop

 

Returning Member
Jul 13, 2020 1:17:58 PM

Ive already paid $119 for the software and not sure how to access other tax years

Returning Member
Jul 13, 2020 1:19:40 PM

how do i acquire my money back because 2019 tax already filed?