If I didn’t file my taxes last year and this year I’m late to file, what can I do?

[NCperson]

@4backup7849 just go ahead and file.  it's not an issue.

if you are due a refund, you have three years to file to claim that refund.  There is no penalty for late filing.  So for the 2023 tax year, you have until April 15, 2027 to claim the refund. 

if you owe the IRS, you will be subject to interest on the Amount Due and a Late filing penalty of up to 25% of the Amount Due.  The requirement to file and pay the Amount Due NEVER expires.

[xmasbaby0]

If you did not prepare a 2023 tax return, but need to file one--

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2024 only.   Only a 2024 return can be prepared online and only a 2024 return can be e-filed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2021, 2022, and  2023 is permanently closed.

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.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2021, 2022, or 2023  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/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/contact-state-department-rev...

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 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.