I need to amend my 2016 tax return in turbo tax. I didn't put my gross on my w2
So I didn't file for 2016 I would like to go back and redo it. Can someone help me with this. The form is not finished.
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You do Not amend the 2016 tax return if it was never filed. You complete and file the 2016 return.
See this TurboTax support FAQ for completing a 2016 tax return originally started with the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...
If you didn't file a 2016 return you do not amend it. You just finish and mail the original return.
How do I finish a prior-year return that I started in TurboTax Online?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...
You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. You can buy any version. All the Desktop programs have the same forms. You just get more help and guidance in the higher versions. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2016
If you have a simple return, you can fill out the blank forms by hand for free.
Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2016
1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2016.pdf
1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2016.pdf
1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2016.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2016.pdf
2016 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2016.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2016 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2016.pdf
Prior year returns can only be printed and mailed. 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.
And don't forget state.
You do Not amend the 2016 tax return if it was never filed. You complete and file the 2016 return.
See this TurboTax support FAQ for completing a 2016 tax return originally started with the online editions - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...
Thank you for that information. So can i just file the 2016 tax in turbo tax and let them file the paper form for me so they can check for mistake before I m as il it off?.
No. You have to use the Desktop program and print and mail it to the IRS yourself. See my post above again.
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