Can I submit old tax returns online?

The IRS allows electronic filing of tax returns for the current tax year only. Prior year returns can only be filed electronically by registered tax preparers, and only when the Modernized e-File System is available. The IRS posts the status of the Modernized e-File (MeF) system on the MeF Status Page.

How many years of back taxes can you file online?

If you are due a refund for withholding or estimated taxes, you must file your return to claim it within 3 years of the return due date.

How late can you eFile a 2018 tax return?

If April 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you have until midnight the next business day following April 15 to timely file either Form 4868 or your tax return. If you timely file Form 4868, you have until October 15 to timely file your return.

What do I do if I haven’t filed taxes in 10 years?

If you haven’t filed your federal income tax return for this year or for previous years, you should file your return as soon as possible regardless of your reason for not filing the required return.

Can I still file my 2018 taxes in 2021?

To claim a refund for 2018, taxpayers must mail returns to the IRS center listed on the Form 1040 instructionsPDF. While they must mail in a 2018 return, taxpayers can still e-file for 2019, 2020 and 2021.

How do you access past tax returns?

Order Online. Use the ‘Get Transcript’ tool available on IRS.gov. There is a link to it under the red TOOLS bar on the front page.

  • Order by phone. The number is 800-908-9946.
  • Order by mail. Complete and send either Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ to the IRS to get one by mail.

    • Can I file previous years tax return online?

    You will have to print out and mail in your tax return for previous years as e-filing prior year returns is not an option through TurboTax. Remember, with TurboTax, we’ll ask you simple questions about your life and help you fill out all the right tax forms. With TurboTax you can be confident your taxes are done right, from simple to complex tax returns, no matter what your situation.

    How do you find previous tax returns?

    Sign in to your TurboTax account here if you’re haven’t already.

  • Scroll down to the bottom and select Your tax returns&documents.
  • Select the year you want,then select Download/print return (PDF).

    • Can I still file past state tax returns?

    Yes. You can generally e-file the currently due tax year and two prior years. Extension filings are only available for the currently due tax year. What about prior-year state returns? Many states support e-filing the currently due tax year and two prior years, just like the IRS.