Online preparation and e-filing for 2016, 2017 and 2018 is permanently closed.
To file a return for a prior tax year
If you need to prepare a return for 2016, 2017, or 2018 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.
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.
To file on paper and mail:
2018 Form 1040, Schedules and Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2018.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2018.pdf
2018 Tax and EIC Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2018.pdf
IRS 2018 Schedules 1 thru 6 (only if needed)
Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2018.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2018.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2018.pdf
Sch 4 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s4--2018.pdf
Sch 5 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s5--2018.pdf
Sch 6 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s6--2018.pdf
Software for the years going all the way back to 2014 is not available. After October 15, the 2016 software will be gone. But you can prepare returns on paper to mail. If you let the IRS prepare them for you, they will not know about your dependents, credits, etc and it can cost you more in tax due. You should seek professional tax help or prepare those returns yourself on paper so that you can enter your own information.
What if I do not file my tax return?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2572308-what-happens-if-i-don-t-file-my-taxes
2016
Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2016.pdf
Form 1040 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf
Form 1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040a.pdf
Form 1040AInstructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2016.pdf
Form1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf
Form 1040EZ Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040ez.pdf
2015
Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2015.pdf
Form1040 Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2015.pdf
Form1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2015.pdf
Form 1040A Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2015.pdf
Form 1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2015.pdf
Form 1040EZ Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2015.pdf
2014
Form 1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2014.pdf
Form 1040Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2014.pdf
Form1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2014.pdf
Form 1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2014.pdf
Form1040EZhttps://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2014.pdf
Form1040EZ Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2014.pdf
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