As DoninGA mentions above, you can prepare your 2024 tax return using the TurboTax Desktop software. You can purchase and download the TurboTax Desktop 2024 software directly from the official Intuit website.
You will have to mail your tax return. How do I file my return by mail?
You still must file a tax return even if you have already paid the late charges (penalty/interest). This will stop any further interest from accruing. You can also claim any potential refund you may be due. If your final tax owed is less than estimated, you can request a refund of any excess penalties using Form 843. Form 843 and Instructions for Form 843
Since you have already paid the penalty, you may be able to request a "first-time penalty abatement" if you have a clean history for the past three years. See this link for additional information; Administrative penalty relief
Also, new this year, you will be able to have your prior-year tax returns prepared using TurboTax Full Service. You must do them along with your 2025 tax return.
When you select TurboTax Full Service, a dedicated tax expert will prepare your tax return(s) for you. You will set up a welcome call with an assistant and they will answer any questions you may have. The TurboTax assistant will also confirm the documents your expert will need to prepare your taxes. You will be able to upload your documents straight from your computer, or you can use your phone to capture or scan paper documents.
You can use this link, click here to start the process. Make sure to select "Prior year not filed" in the interview questions.
Click here for How do I file a prior-year tax return?
Click here for How does Full Service work?
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