How do I view old returns on TaxAct?

How do I view old returns on TaxAct?

To access a return from a previous tax year:

1. Sign In to your TaxAct Account.
2. Click the My Taxes tile.
3. Click the bar that lists the tax year of the return you need.
4. In the Actions column, click Download.
5. Open the downloaded PDF file. With the PDF file open, you can view, save, or print the return.

Can I use TaxAct for previous years?

TaxAct offers the option to purchase previous years’ editions of TaxAct. We offer our download program back to 2012 and the online program back to the previous tax year. Please note that TaxAct does not support e-filing of previous years returns; therefore, they would need to be printed and mailed in.

How do I get my tax return from 2009?

To request either transcript online, go to www.IRS.gov and look for our new online tool, Order a Transcript. To order by phone, call 800-908-9946 and follow the prompts in the recorded message.

Can you file old taxes electronically?

The IRS allows electronic filing of tax returns for the current tax year only. Prior year returns can only be filed electronically by registered tax preparers, and only when the Modernized e-File System is available.

Can you e-file an old tax return?

More In Tax Pros Some benefits of filing through Modernized e-File (MeF) are: Prior Year Returns – MeF allows filing of prior year 1040 returns. As a new tax form type is added to the MeF platform, tax returns will be accepted for the current tax year only.

How do I download TaxAct 2018?

Downloading and Installing TaxAct

1. Sign In to your TaxAct account.
2. Click the Orders and Downloads tile.
3. Click the Download link by the product you wish to download.
4. Save the file to a location you will have access to such as “Downloads,” “My Documents” or “Desktop.”

How do I get my 1040 from TaxAct?

From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click on the Federal tab. On smaller devices, click the menu icon in the upper left-hand corner, then select Federal. Click Miscellaneous Topics to expand that section and then click Use Federal Form 1040 instead of Federal Form 1040A.

How do I get past years tax forms?

Order a Transcript

1. Online Using Get Transcript. They can use Get Transcript Online on IRS.gov to view, print or download a copy of all transcript types.
2. By phone. The number is 800-908-9946.
3. By mail. Taxpayers can complete and send either Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ to the IRS to get one by mail.