2021 Tax Software

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2020 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed.

2019 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed.

2018 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed. The IRS is no longer processing refunds for 2018. You must have filed your return within 3 years of the return due date to claim a refund.

2017 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed. The IRS is no longer processing refunds for 2017. You must have filed your return within 3 years of the return due date to claim a refund.

2016 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed. The IRS is no longer processing refunds for 2016. You must have filed your return within 3 years of the return due date to claim a refund.

2015 Tax Software

Prior Year Tax Filing

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Please note: Prior year tax returns/amendments must be mailed. The IRS is no longer processing refunds for 2015. You must have filed your return within 3 years of the return due date to claim a refund.

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If you filed with FreeTaxUSA, you can access and print your returns for the past seven years.

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If you aren't a FreeTaxUSA customer, you can still get a copy of your prior year return from the IRS.

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How do I file back tax returns?

STEP 1

Gather your tax documents

Brush the dust off those old tax forms from yesteryear. If you're missing something, you can obtain your Wage and Income transcript online here.

STEP 2

File on FreeTaxUSA

File your taxes online using FreeTaxUSA's prior year tax software. You can prepare and mail 2015-2021 tax returns.

STEP 3

Mail your forms

Once you finish preparing your prior year returns, mail them to the IRS. It takes a few weeks for your returns to be processed.

STEP 4

Get your refund

Most people with old tax returns have a refund waiting. File now to claim your refund before it expires.

You can still file your 2021 taxes

The deadline may have passed, but you still have a chance to file your 2021 taxes. Backed by our Maximum Refund Guarantee, our online tax software has all the 2021 IRS tax code you need. File your 2021 taxes today.

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