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October 7, 2019
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2017 Taxes

  • October 7, 2019
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I need to file my 2017 return right now, how do I get the forms?

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    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    October 7, 2019

    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.  Buy the download here   

      https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

     

    You have to print and mail prior year returns.  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.  Don’t forget state.

     

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

     

    If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline.  You have 3 years to file for a refund.  If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

     

    How to file a prior year

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

     

    Did you start an online return last Year?  How to finish a prior year online return   

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/00/26322

     

     

    Or If you have a simple return You can fill out the blank forms 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

     

    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.