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May 6, 2026 7:26 PM UTC
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Need to file for 2020

Can I still do my taxes for year 2020? I bought software but not able to find how to download and input my license code ,website only goes back as far as 2022.

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Level 15
    May 6, 2026 7:29 PM UTC

    Sorry no.  As you found they only sell and support the last 3 years.  When did you buy it?  Oh and it's too late to get a tax refund for 2020.  But you still should file.

     

    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 IRS 2020 Form 1040
    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


    And 2020 Instructions
    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf


    2020 Tax and EIC Tables
    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf

     

    Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf
    Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf
    Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.pdf


    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.

     

     

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Level 15
    May 6, 2026 7:29 PM UTC

    Sorry no.  As you found they only sell and support the last 3 years.  When did you buy it?  Oh and it's too late to get a tax refund for 2020.  But you still should file.

     

    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 IRS 2020 Form 1040
    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


    And 2020 Instructions
    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2020.pdf


    2020 Tax and EIC Tables
    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2020.pdf

     

    Sch 1 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2020.pdf
    Sch 2 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2020.pdf
    Sch 3 : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2020.pdf


    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.

     

     

    MeroboiiAuthor
    Level 2
    May 6, 2026 7:34 PM UTC

    Wow thank you so much and I will get up to date with this info you sent me.