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Trying to file 2020 and have filed2021. 21 was excepted. 2020 has created a problem. Need help fixing issues.

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rjs
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Trying to file 2020 and have filed2021. 21 was excepted. 2020 has created a problem. Need help fixing issues.

You cannot use TurboTax Online to file for 2020. TurboTax Online is only for the current tax year, which is 2021. To file for 2020 you have to use the CD/Download TurboTax software for 2020. You can purchase a download at the following link.


Past Years' Products


You might get a better price from a reputable online seller that still has TurboTax for 2020 in stock.


The CD/Download TurboTax software can only be used on a Windows or Mac computer, not on a mobile device or a Chromebook.


Tax returns for past years cannot be e-filed. You will have to print your 2020 tax return, sign it, and file it by mail.

 

Trying to file 2020 and have filed2021. 21 was excepted. 2020 has created a problem. Need help fixing issues.

You have to use the Desktop program for 2020.  Don't use your online account!  You might have overwritten your 2021 return and it is gone!

 

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 2020 late.

 

 

 

 

 

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