turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

I tried filing for 2022, but it turns out I never filed for 2021. How does one go about this??

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

3 Replies

I tried filing for 2022, but it turns out I never filed for 2021. How does one go about this??

It is too late to efile 2022.  You will have to print and mail your return now.  Be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.


Do you still need to file 2021?  

Sorry it's too,late to start a 2021 online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS. And too late to efile 2021.  If you need to start 2021 you can buy the Desktop download here,

TurboTax 2021 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes

You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

 

If you have a simple return and want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand.  Here are some basic forms.....

 

Here is the 2021 1040 return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2021.pdf

 

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2021.pdf

 

2021 1040 Instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2021.pdf

 

2021 EIC and Tax Tables

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf

 

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf

 

Don’t forget your state.  And you will have to print and mail your returns.  So be sure to attach copies of your W2s and any 1099s that have withholding on them.  You have to mail federal and state in separate envelopes because they go to different places.  Get a tracking number from the post office when you mail them for proof of filing.

 

rjs
Level 15
Level 15

I tried filing for 2022, but it turns out I never filed for 2021. How does one go about this??

You can file your 2022 tax return even though you have not filed 2021. It doesn't matter what order you file them in.

 

rjs
Level 15
Level 15

I tried filing for 2022, but it turns out I never filed for 2021. How does one go about this??

Do not mail your 2021 and 2022 tax returns together. Mail each year in a separate envelope.

 

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question