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How can I try e-filing my 2021 tax return now? The IRS apparently lost the paper copy I sent. Now that I have an IP PIN, they suggest that l re-file electronically.

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November 15, 2022
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And I recently moved, so I need to change the address on the 1040 before sending it off.

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Best answer by NCPERSON1

I sent it before the deadline, and it arrived on April 21st. Indeed, the IRS representative said that they are way behind and that my return was likely not processed. I then requested that she check to see if they received my return, and with that search she found nothing.

Some years ago I had called about something I sent and the representative at the time was able to confirm that the forms were received but not yet processed, so it seems clear that they put it into the system even before processing it ... but maybe you are right and my return has not yet even been logged in as received yet.

She did a bit of research and found for the case where a return does not show up anywhere on the system after 6 months, the official procedure is to have the taxpayer re-file.

@dano256 - given the backlogs, if you paper filed in April, chances are they have it but have not gotten to it yet.

There is NO WAY the rep could have looked for it as these returns are literally sitting in boxes waiting to be processed

The IRS states on their webstite that they have only completed processing returns that have no errors in them through March.....

Filed a Tax Return (updated November 10, 2022)

We are opening mail within normal time frames, and we’ve processed all paper and electronic individual returns in the order received if they were received prior to April 2022 and the return had no errors or did not require further review.

"opening the mail" only means they are looking for the checks inside the envelopes! They are not processing the return upon receipt.

I'll bet your return from April is nearing the top of the pile currently,

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xmasbaby0

Employee

You are too late to e-file for 2021. E-filing is closed now. The only way to file it is by mail. You have to print it, sign and date it in ink and mail it in an envelope.

The online system in now in transition from 2021 returns to 2022 returns. Your 2021 return may be “frozen” during this transition—until early December. You will be able to access the return you started by using the exact same account and user ID that you used when you started it. But you can no longer use online software for any further changes.

Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2021returns is now permanently closed.

Now it is too late to use online software or to e-file. If you have any changes/corrections at all to make to your 2021 return, you now have to complete it using desktop software, which you must download to a full PC or Mac (not to a mobile device).Then you need to print, sign and mail it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online

If you already paid for your online software you can ask customer support for a download of the desktop software.

They are available from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday-Friday.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number

If you are getting a refund, there is no penalty for filing late. If you owe tax due, then file and pay the amount due as shown on the Form 1040, but expect a bill later from the IRS for the penalty and interest you will owe. Only the IRS will calculate this—TurboTax will not calculate it.

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/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

**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.**

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dano256Author

That is clear. Thanks! Somewhat unfortunate for me that I cannot try to e-file now with TurboTax, but understandable.

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Opus 17

Employee

A professional tax preparer might be able to e-file now with professional software, but consumer programs including TurboTax can’t e-file for 2021 any longer. Make sure to ask before you pay them any money. And it will be a bit more expensive than TurboTax.

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dano256Author

Thanks for the hint. I will go ahead and send in the paper copy, though. Even though the IRS representative suggested I try to e-file first, she said it probably would not work because the only IP PIN I was able to get is for 2022. I just need to cross out my old address and write my new one before signing the 1040 and sending it in.

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NCPERSON1

@dano256 by the way, when dd you mall it in the first time?

the IRS is woefully backlogged (but not as bad as t was earlier in the summer)? The IRS processes paper returns in the order received and they are not reflected on the WMR website until they actually begin processing.

Per the IRS website, they have completed all processing on returns received only through March,

How could the IRS representative state they did not receive the first paper return or that it was lost????????

rjs

Employee

The IRS will shut down e-filing entirely on November 26 to start preparing for 2022 tax returns. After that date, even a tax professional will not be able to e-file until sometime in January.

Even if you are filing by mail, be sure to enter your IP PIN. It should appear at the bottom of Form 1040, to the right of your signature. The IP PIN that you have is for tax returns that you file in 2022. If you don't file until after January 1 you will have to use the new IP PIN that you will get for returns that you file in 2023, even though it's a 2021 tax return.

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NCPERSON1

@dano256 and if you take the path of mailing it again, suggest using a trackable method so you have confirmation of the IRS receipt.

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dano256Author

Yes, thanks. Will do. I did that for the original return. I lost the paper receipt, but I copied down the tracking number and I was recently able to re-check the delivery and confirmed that it arrived, which was somewhat comforting.

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Owwebb

Can I my late 2021 taxes with turbo tax

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xmasbaby0

Employee

@Owwebb

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)

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

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573

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/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

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.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. 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.

**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.**