Software is no longer available for a 2019 return, nor is it supported even if you can find it on eBay, etc. It is also too late to receive an income tax refund for tax year 2019. That refund has been forfeited to the IRS; if you owe tax due the IRS still wants to be paid with interest and penalties. You can use the paper forms to prepare a 2019 return.
2019
2019 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2019.pdf
1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2019.pdf
1040SR https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--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
As for 2020---
You cannot change the tax year. The current online program is for 2023 only. Only a 2023 return can be prepared online and only a 2023 return can be e-filed.
Online preparation and e-filing for 2020, 2021, and 2022 is permanently closed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2020, 2021, or 2022 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.
If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.
Get 2020 filed by May 17, 2024 or that refund will also be forfeited. It can only be filed by mail.
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