I'm trying to file 2021,22,and 23 W2. There's not a place for the year and the app is just adding up all three...how do I file each separately

[tagteam]

Online filing for the 2021 and 2022 tax years is closed.

You need to use a desktop product to file a return for tax years 2021 and 2022.

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2021

Also note that each tax year requires that a separate return be filed specifically for that year.

[SteamTrain]

Thus, each year's W-2 (and all other income for that year) needs to go into it's own , separate tax return.

2021, and 2022 will have to be mail-filed.  Only 2023 can be e-filed now, (thru 15 October of 2024). 

Make sure you use a tracking service ("Certified" at least) when you mail-file your 2021 or 2022 paperwork at the Post Office.  Each year MUST go in a separate envelope.

IF you didn't e-file your 2022 taxes last year, then your 2022 tax return is not in the IRS's "e-file" computer system. So, in order for your 2023 tax return to get e-filed, you will probably need to indicate that your 2022 AGI was a zero, during the 2023 e-file process. 

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And if you have to file any states too?  For the mailed-in taxes, those state forms go in separate envelopes to your state's tax department.

(even if it wasn't....mail filing 2022 now won't change that as far as the IRS's "e-file" acceptance computers are concerned)

[xmasbaby0]

Each tax year has to be filed separately using the forms for the specific tax year.  They cannot be combined in any way--do not even put them in the same envelope when you mail them.

The current online program can only be used for a 2023 return--no other year.  And if you did not file a 2022 return you will have trouble e-filing 2023.  When it asks for your 2022 AGI try using zero.  If zero does not work then you have to print, sign and mail 2023.

You cannot change the tax year.   The current online program is for 2023 only.   Only a 2023 return can be prepared online and only a 2023 return can be e-filed.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2020, 2021, and  2022 is permanently closed.

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2020, 2021, or 2022  you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

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/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

[VolvoGirl]

Nobody said but it should be obvious that you don’t forget to delete the prior year W2s from your current 2023 tax return.