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First, do I have to purchase a TurboTax product to report 1099 income from 3 years ago?

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Best answer by Coleen3

Yes, you will need to amend each year that needs the additional income.

You can amend returns that have been accepted by the IRS. If your return is pending, you won't be able to make any changes until it's accepted or rejected by the IRS. If you don't know your e-file status, we can help you check it.

Select a tax year for specific amending instructions.

Keep in mind: You have 3 years from the date you filed your return (or 2 years after you paid the tax due, whichever is later) to file an amended return, which means you don't have to get it done by the April 15 filing deadline.

carolyncreeks7Author

First, do I have to purchase a TurboTax product to report 1099 income from 3 years ago?

Employee

If you did not file at all three years ago then, yes, you need to purchase the software to prepare a return, and then it has to be printed, signed and mailed.
If you need to prepare a return for 2015, 2016, or 2017 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/</a>
Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
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.
Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

carolyncreeks7Author

Hello again, I'm reporting small income amounts, less than $600. Is purchasing necessary?

Employee

Either use the software or download the forms and prepare them by hand.
2015
Form 1040  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040--2015.pdf</a>
Form1040 Instructions  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040gi--2015.pdf</a>
Form1040A  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040a--2015.pdf</a>
Form 1040A Instructions  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040a--2015.pdf</a>
Form 1040EZ   <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/f1040ez--2015.pdf</a>
Form 1040EZ Instructions  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2015.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/i1040ez--2015.pdf</a>

If you need to prepare a state return you can get the forms from your state. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue</a>

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Employee

Yes, you will need to amend each year that needs the additional income.

You can amend returns that have been accepted by the IRS. If your return is pending, you won't be able to make any changes until it's accepted or rejected by the IRS. If you don't know your e-file status, we can help you check it.

Select a tax year for specific amending instructions.

Keep in mind: You have 3 years from the date you filed your return (or 2 years after you paid the tax due, whichever is later) to file an amended return, which means you don't have to get it done by the April 15 filing deadline.