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Level 3
posted Feb 8, 2020 3:46:08 PM

How to file 2015 Taxes with Turbotax

This my first time using Turbotax. I am filing back taxes for 2015 to 2018.  Since Turbotax no longer supports online filing for 2015, I have purchased a desktop version. My question is how do I actually file my 2015 taxes? Does the IRS even allow online filing of the 2015 taxes? If not, would I print and mail my 2015 tax returns. Comments and suggestions appreciated.

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Level 15
Feb 8, 2020 3:51:13 PM

You cannot efile any tax returns other than 2019 using TurboTax. All prior year returns must be printed and mailed. TurboTax only provides prior year tax preparation programs for the 3 years prior to the current year so 2015 is not available from TurboTax any more. 

 

You have 3 years from the tax returns original filing deadline to file a return for a refund. You should still file older returns if you have not previously filed them but they are not eligible for a refund. You must, however, pay any taxes due on a prior year tax return regardless of how old the tax return is. 

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Level 15
Feb 8, 2020 3:51:13 PM

You cannot efile any tax returns other than 2019 using TurboTax. All prior year returns must be printed and mailed. TurboTax only provides prior year tax preparation programs for the 3 years prior to the current year so 2015 is not available from TurboTax any more. 

 

You have 3 years from the tax returns original filing deadline to file a return for a refund. You should still file older returns if you have not previously filed them but they are not eligible for a refund. You must, however, pay any taxes due on a prior year tax return regardless of how old the tax return is.