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I gave my 2021 to a tax professional who fell ill and said he did my taxes and didn’t due to some issues. How do I file older taxes? I also need to do 2023.

Tax professional in 2021 didn’t end up doing my taxes and I have to file for 2023 as well and I’m not sure how. I am unemployed but don’t want in trouble. The not filing for 2021 was actually due to the accountant and blah blah blah.
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I gave my 2021 to a tax professional who fell ill and said he did my taxes and didn’t due to some issues. How do I file older taxes? I also need to do 2023.

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed.

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.

 

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...

 

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 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:   File your 2021 return by April 15 2025 or you forfeit your refund.   If you owe tax due for 2021, you will be billed later by the IRS (and perhaps by the state) for late filing penalties and interest.  TurboTax will not calculate those.

**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.**
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