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March 14, 2020
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Can I file all my 2018 tax return and 1098-t along with my 2019?

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March 14, 2020

@1626905  asked:   "Can I file all my 2018 tax return and 1098-t along with my 2019?"

 

No. You cannot file 2 tax years together.  Each tax year has to be filed separately.

 

Online TurboTax can only prepare a 2019 return at this point in time.   For a 2018 return, you'll need to use 2018 desktop software (CD/download).

 

You can purchase 2018 desktop software as a download at this page and install it on your computer:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

 

Minimum system requirements for Windows version:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901571-minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-windows-software

 

Minimum system requirements for Mac version:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899173-minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software

 

Or did you already start a 2018 return online prior to the 2018 online shutdown, and want to finish that one without starting over?  If so, you can download the *.tax2018 data file from your account and finish it in the desktop software.    If you already paid for your product previously, TurboTax Support should furnish you the software.

 

The 2018 return cannot be efiled.  It will need to be printed, signed, dated, and mailed.  It's a good idea to mail by a method that has tracking, such as certified mail, priority mail, etc.

 

If you have both Federal and state returns, you need to mail each one separately to its respective tax agency. 

 

If you are due a Federal refund, it takes about 6 weeks for the IRS to process a mailed return and deliver the refund.