I CANT SEEM TO GET TO STEP 3 TO FINALIZE MY RETURN

[Opus 17]

You won't be able to finalize a 2021 return until mid-January.  The program isn't ready yet and does not include all the recent tax law changes. 

[VolvoGirl]

Are you doing a 2021 return?   How can you be done?  You won't even get your tax forms like W2, SSA-1099 and 1099 until late January.

[omartinez82]

I’m filing  2019 

[omartinez82]

Filing 2019

[VolvoGirl]

Are you using the Desktop program installed on your computer?  Online is only good for 2021.

2019 is now a prior year.

How to prepare a prior year return

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25...

How to finish a return you started online

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

If you paid for the Online version you can ask for the 2019 Desktop program.

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

Don’t forget your state.  And you will have to print and mail your returns.  So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

[omartinez82]

It says the IRS hasn’t finalized one or more of your forms. Once forms are finished you will be able to access this section 

[VolvoGirl]

Once again....are you using the online version?   Online is only for 2021 now.   So you have to buy and download the Desktop program.

If you are using the Desktop program you need to update it.   Go up to Menu item Online - Check for Updates.

[omartinez82]

I did it on their website. I didn’t download anything & have filled out ALL federal & state info 

[DoninGA]

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@omartinez82 wrote:

I did it on their website. I didn’t download anything & have filled out ALL federal & state info 

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As has been previously stated, the TurboTax online editions are only for tax year 2021.  You Cannot complete and file a 2019 tax return using the TurboTax online editions for 2021.

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.

[omartinez82]

So I inputted all my info for nothing? It doesn’t state that it’s not for 2019

[xmasbaby0]

@omartinez82 You cannot use the online program for a 2019 return.  It will be all wrong.  The online program is only for 2021 returns.  Clear it out and use the software if you need to prepare a 2021 return.

CLEAR AND START OVER

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2586254-how-do-i-clear-and-start-

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 or 2020 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.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

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.

[omartinez82]

Well I tried to clear it out & it says I cant. I didn’t pay anything but it says once you register your tax return it pay any turbo tax fees we can no longer clear & start over 

[xmasbaby0]

Then abandon that account since you registered and did not pay.  Do not use that account.  When you are ready to prepare 2021 start a new account with a different user ID.

So....you are working on 2019----what ----if anything -- have you done about preparing  2020 return?   If you need to file a 2020 return then you need the desktop software for that one too---you cannot use online for 2020. And a 2020 return can only be filed by mail.

When you are ready to e-file 2021 you will not have an AGI in the system so when it asks you for a 2020 AGI in order to e-file 2021 use zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print sign and mail 2021.