Im trying to do my 2022 W2 form, but before I do that, I want to input my W2 from 2021, when I try adding it, it would show as a W2 form for 2022. How can I add it .

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

You cannot add 2021 income to your 2022 return.  The Online version is only to prepare your 2022 return.  To file your 2021 return you would need the Desktop software of TurboTax.  

You can purchase the 2021 TurboTax software at the following link:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

Your 2021 return would need to be printed, signed, & then mailed.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

To add to my information above.  You can file your 2021 return on the IRS Free File.

IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov, is now accepting 2021 tax returns. IRS Free File is available to any person or family with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less in 2021. The fastest way to get a refund is by filing and accurate return electronically and selecting direct deposit.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-free-file-now-accepting-2021-tax-returns

[BrittanyS]

If you are filing your 2022 1040 Individual Income Tax Return, you will not be able to file your 2021 W-2 with your 2022 return.  You can not put a prior year's documents with your current year's return.  If you did not file a prior year return, you will need to file a 2021 return.  If you filed the return but did not include 2021 W-2, you would need to amend the return.   

You will need to file a separate 2021 1040 Individual Income Tax Return for your 2021 W-2.  

Please see the following links on how to file a 1040 return:

About IRS 1040 Return

FAQ on Amended Return

@sr336120

[sr336120]

okay thank you, would I need to wait for my W2 2022 refund first before issuing my 2021 W2? Or am I able to do that now ?

[VolvoGirl]

You don't have to wait to file a 2021 tax return.  But if you already filed 2021 last year you need to send in an Amended 1040X return to add the new W2.  Each  year is separate.  

How to prepare a prior year return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25...

To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products
You will need a full Windows or Mac to install it on.

If you want to file for free you can fill out the forms by hand. Here are some basic forms…..

Here is the IRS 2021 Form 1040
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

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

2021 Tax and EIC Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2021.pdf

Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2021.pdf
Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2021.pdf
Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2021.pdf

Then when you do file 2022 enter 0 for the 2021 AGI since you are filing 2021 late.

You have to print and mail prior year returns. 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 received the return. Don’t forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.