You CANNOT do that. Each tax year has to be prepared and filed separately. The current online software can only be used for a 2018 tax return. Online preparation and e-filing for 2017 is permanently closed.

Can I file my taxes for 2017 in 2019?

Even if you aren’t required to file, you might want to. This way, you can get a refund of any withholding or refundable credits. You usually can still get a refund for up to three years prior. So, for 2020, you can still file for 2019, 2018, and 2017.

Can a married couple file a joint tax return?

Married Filing Jointly. If taxpayers are married, they can file a joint tax return. If a spouse died in 2016, the widowed spouse can often file a joint return for that year. Married Filing Separately. A married couple can choose to file two separate tax returns.

When to file joint tax return with deceased spouse?

In that case, you’d file a joint return with your new spouse and file your deceased spouse’s return as Married Filing Separately. If your spouse died in 2016 or 2017, you didn’t remarry in 2018, and you have a child that meets certain qualifications, you might be able to file as…

What happens if you file a joint income tax return?

Further, if you file a joint return, you get an exemption for your non-earning spouse as well as yourself, which for the 2017 tax year reduces your taxable income by $4,050. However, as of 2018, new tax law reforms have done away with personal exemptions.

How do I file my return if my spouse recently?

When you go through the Personal Info section in TurboTax, we’ll ask a series of questions to determine if you meet those requirements. The requirements to file as a Qualifying Widow (er) for your federal taxes no longer necessarily include claiming your child as a dependent. Some states will follow the federal change and some states will not.