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I completed 2021 taxes. I did not complete 2020? When and how do I complete 2020?

 
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I completed 2021 taxes. I did not complete 2020? When and how do I complete 2020?

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.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

I completed 2021 taxes. I did not complete 2020? When and how do I complete 2020?

You cannot do so online.  You can either purchase and download the 2020 TT software, or pull the forms and instructions from the IRS and State websites and do them by hand.  In either case, you must file by mail.

TurboTax® 2020 Tax Software for Filing Past Years’ Taxes, Prior Year Tax Preparation (intuit.com)

 

Since you have not yet filed 2020, when you efile 2021, enter 0 (zero) for the 2020 AGI.

 

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