Did you use 2015 software to prepare your 2015 return? You cannot use the current software to prepare a 2015 return; if you did that you have made a mistake and must not file the return. The current software is only good for a 2016 tax return. The tax laws change each year; you must use the software designed for the tax year you are filing. Only a 2016 tax return can be e-filed. A 2015 return has to be printed and mailed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
Only a 2016 return can be prepared online and e-filed.
If you need to prepare a return for 2013, 2014 or 2015 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/
(if you want to prepare on paper for free: )
You can download the Forms and Instructions from the IRS web site:
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
Did you use 2015 software to prepare your 2015 return? You cannot use the current software to prepare a 2015 return; if you did that you have made a mistake and must not file the return. The current software is only good for a 2016 tax return. The tax laws change each year; you must use the software designed for the tax year you are filing. Only a 2016 tax return can be e-filed. A 2015 return has to be printed and mailed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
Only a 2016 return can be prepared online and e-filed.
If you need to prepare a return for 2013, 2014 or 2015 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/
(if you want to prepare on paper for free: )
You can download the Forms and Instructions from the IRS web site:
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.