[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-4539":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"4539","How do I e-file a prior year return?","Most prior year returns cannot be e-filed. For 2018 through 2022, the IRS and states do not allow e-file, so the only way to submit those returns is to print and mail them. If you need to file a prior year return for 2018 through 2022, please print out your return after you have completed it and follow the directions located on the \u003Ci>View Return Status and Print Your Copy\u003C/i> screen to mail your return.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe IRS allows 2025 federal tax returns to be e-filed until early November 2028.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe IRS allows 2024 federal tax returns to be e-filed until early November 2027.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe IRS allows 2023 federal tax returns to be e-filed until early November 2026.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nTo e-file a prior year tax return, the IRS requires an \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=9990\">Identity Protection PIN\u003C/a>.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nThe IRS shuts down e-filing for maintenance each year from late November to early January.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nPrior year returns for years before 2022 must be mailed.",1777391545048]