You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
The deadline for filing 2020 federal tax returns was May 17, 2021.
However, that does not mean you can not file now. If you owe taxes for the year 2020, you should file as soon as possible. That will reduce the interest charges. If you expect a fund, you should file soon, to get your refund as soon as possible.
If you need to file a return for 2020, you will need to file via paper; e-filing is closed for 2020.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
You have 3 years to file for a refund.
Sorry it's too,late to start a 2020 online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS.
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 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 2020 1040 return
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2020.pdf
or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2020.pdf
2020 1040 Instructions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf
2020 EIC and Tax Tables
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf
Schedules 1-3
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.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.
Then when you file for 2021 you need to enter 0 for the 2020 AGI since you are filing late.
if you are due a refund, the deadline for filing the 2020 tax return is May 15, 2024. after that, the IRS will not pay you any refund due.
if you owe, the deadline is before you die 😎.... if you owe, the obligation to pay never goes away
Still have questions?
Questions are answered within a few hours on average.
Post a Question*Must create login to post
Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
megmogt
New Member
rickeeee
New Member
eli-dansky
New Member
user17727448620
Level 2
monuma
Level 2