Will I be able to file an extension for 2020 taxes or file them next tax season? I’m about to miss the deadline because I’m missing w-2 forms.

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

It's too late to file an extension for 2020.  Extension had to be filed before April 15, 2021and only gave you until Oct. 15, 2021 to file.  And it is now too late to file to get a refund.  But you still have to file and pay any tax due.  If you do have a tax due the interest has been adding up so file as soon as possible.  

To do a prior year return you have to buy the Desktop program here,

TurboTax 2020 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 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.

[VolvoGirl]

Do you really mean for 2020?  Or for this year 2023?   Miss What deadline?  

[elle-mckay99-gma]

Yeah lol I forgot to do my taxes during 2020 tax season and I saw an article that said my last chance to get a return for that year was may 17, 2024. I’m planning on doing them even though I don’t owe anything because I’m assuming it’s still not ok to leave that unfinished? Idk

[elle-mckay99-gma]

But thank you for your answer and the links! I’ll try to get it sent in.