Preparing 2023 Federal Return using TurboTax Online after October 15

[Steve in Australia]

Hi.  Im trying to start my 2023 return now using TurboTax online.  It's November 20.  Is there a way to still access the online version?  I use this to prepare most of my return and have to add additional forms manually.  So, will also need to file manually.  I don't need to e-file.

I'm trying to access TurboTax Online Premium DIY.  Which is the same version I have used since 2021.  

Thanks,

Steve.

[VolvoGirl]

Sorry it's too,late to start a 2023 or prior online return or use the mobile app, either on Turbo Tax or the IRS.  And too late to efile 2023.

If you need to start 2023 or prior you can buy the Desktop download here,

TurboTax 2022 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes

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 2023 1040 return

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2023.pdf

or if you want bigger type use 1040SR for Seniors,

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s--2023.pdf

2023 1040 Instructions

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2023.pdf

2023 EIC and Tax Tables

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2023.pdf

Schedules 1-3

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s1--2023.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s2--2023.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040s3--2023.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 2024 you need to enter 0 for the 2023 AGI since you are filing 2023 late.

[VolvoGirl]

Oh did you already start Online?  You have to switch to the Desktop program to finish.  You need to download the .tax2023 file from Online.   And install the Desktop program to open it.

How to finish a return you started online,

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-...

[DoninGA]

The TurboTax 2023 online editions have closed to make way for the 2024 online editions.

If you need to complete the 2023 tax return you will need to purchase and download one of the TurboTax 2023 desktop editions to install on a personal computer, Windows or Mac.  The TurboTax desktop edition cannot be installed on a mobile device.

Download the the 2023 tax data file from your online account and after the 2023 desktop edition has been installed, click on File at the top left of the desktop screen and then click on Open Tax Return, browse to the location where you downloaded the 2023 tax data file.

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents.  Click on the Year and Click on Download .tax file

Go to this TurboTax website to purchase and download one of the 2023 desktop editions - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

Any of the desktop editions can be used for your 2023 return, but if you are an investor, landlord with rental property or have self-employed income and expenses the Home & Business edition is recommended but Not required.