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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 6:02:37 AM

I am filing late and I didn't have a job this year what should I do?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:50 AM

Online is only good for the current year 2017 so you have to buy the Desktop Download program here https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/     

Or you can get the blank forms from the IRS and do them by hand for free.  Either way you will have to print and mail prior year returns.

Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2016
1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2016.pdf     
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf

1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2016.pdf    
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2016.pdf

1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2016.pdf    
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2016.pdf

2016 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2016.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2016 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2016.pdf

10 Replies
New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:38 AM

Did you work or receive any income in 2017?

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:40 AM

No only went to school

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:41 AM

What are you filing late?  2017 tax returns aren’t due until April 17.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:43 AM

2016 taxes I didn't work 2017 only atteded school

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:44 AM

See my answer doen below for how to file.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:46 AM

@steffystef7 okay, I thought you were only asking about your 2017 tax return but you can file a 2016 tax return, see @VolvoGirl comment/ converted answer below.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:47 AM

I did thanks

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:49 AM

You're welcome!

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:50 AM

Online is only good for the current year 2017 so you have to buy the Desktop Download program here https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/     

Or you can get the blank forms from the IRS and do them by hand for free.  Either way you will have to print and mail prior year returns.

Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2016
1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2016.pdf     
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf

1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2016.pdf    
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2016.pdf

1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2016.pdf    
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2016.pdf

2016 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2016.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2016 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2016.pdf

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:02:52 AM

This is great information thanks