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I combined 2017 and 2019 w2 forms and now its a mess...how can i fix it

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January 9, 2021
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TurboTax Online

Employee

When did you do that? Did you actually file a tax return with all of those W-2's----or are you somehow still trying to work on it? Please explain clearly to us what you have done.

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joelaf1989Author

Last year during tax time I filed my 2019 taxes and it asked if I had another W-2 I wanted to add and I said yes and I put in the 2017 W2 information. I already filed my 2018 in 2019 but I never filed my 2017 so I added that to the 2019 taxes last year. Now it's saying that it needs my 2017 or i owe taxes

VolvoGirl

Employee

Ok so you need to amend your 2019 return and take off the 2017 W2. Did you use the Online version? How to amend 2019

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2018-turbotax-online-return/00/961385

Then you DO need to file an original 2017 return.

Or How to prepare a prior year return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984

You can only buy the download for prior years. You have to buy a separate program for each year. They only sell the last 3 years. You need a full Windows or Mac computer to install it on. You can buy any version. All the Desktop programs have the same forms. You just get more help and guidance in the higher versions. Buy the download here
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/2017

If you have a simple return, you can fill out the blank forms by hand for free.
Here are some blank forms & instructions for 2017

1040 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2017.pdf

1040A https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2017.pdf

1040EZ https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2017.pdf
Instructions https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2017.pdf

2017 Tax Tables https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040tt--2017.pdf
Publication 17 Tax Guide for 2017 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p17--2017.pdf

Prior year returns can only be printed and mailed. 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 received the return. And don't forget state.

Important! Mail Federal and State in separate envelopes and mail each year in separate envelopes.

VolvoGirl

Employee

What did you combine them on? Your 2019 return or now on your 2020 return? Do you need to file 2017 and 2019? If you entered them into the current Online version and haven't filed it you can try to clear and start over to use it for 2020.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444

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joelaf1989Author

I combined them on last year's (2019) taxes

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xmasbaby0

Employee

And------did you FILE it? When? Did you e-file it or mail it

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macuser_22

Employee

Are you doing that online? Online is ONLY for 2020 tax returns and you should receive your 2020 W-2 by Jan 31, if not received by Feb 14 then contact your employer.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**