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Can I E-file a Prior Year Tax Return?

No. If you are filing an individual tax return (Form 1040), you cannot e-file a prior-year income tax return.

The IRS only accepts e-filed individual returns from mid-January through mid-October following the close of the most recent tax year. This means you can e-file your 2009 tax return anytime between mid-January through mid-October of 2010. If you want to file a tax year 2008 or earlier income tax return, you need to print and mail your return.

If you need to file a prior-year tax return, you can purchase prior-year TurboTax products by visiting our Prior Year products page.


 

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