How can I file my 2017 taxes?t I do not know if I can use the same 2017 form or if there's a special form.?

Answer 1

If you did not file, you use the 2017 forms. If you did file, you need to file an amended return for 2017 on 1040X. The current 1040X covers 2017 back to 2014.

Answer 2

2017

Answer 3

You use the same form.

Answer 4

You file the same way today that you would have filed if you were doing it on time. Use the same forms. If you are downloading the forms, make sure every form (including the instruction manuals) are for tax year 2017. There are some major changes coming on 2018 returns so do NOT mix up 2017 & 2018 info.

If you use tax software, just make sure you have the 2017 version of your software program. It will use the correct 2017 forms and apply the 2017 tax laws to your circumstances.

Answer 5

Yes, use the same form that you would have used had you filed on time.

You might not be able to file online, but you might still be able to use 2017 software to do the calculations - just print the final papers and mail them in. At worst, print the blank forms from irs.gov and fill them out by hand.

If you are owed a refund, you have 3 years to claim it. If you owe tax, you will also owe interest and penalties.

There is a special form (1040-X) if you already filed a 2017 tax return and you need to amend it.

Answer 6

Special form for what? They're late, but you use the same form you would as if you had filed them on time. You will have to file on paper.

Answer 7

Penalties only apply if you owe.

You can get the forms at IRS.GOV. If you file them yourself, you will need to mail them in. If you take them to a professional, they may be able to efile them for you (though I think this is the down time for the IRS to retool for 2018). Allow 6-8 weeks for processing.

Answer 8

You file your return for 2017 on the 2017 forms, which should still be available at the IRS.GOV website.

You're late, even for the six-month extension. That's not the end of the world. Expect a late filing penalty, which the IRS will figure out for you. It will either reduce your refund, or result in a net dollar amount due, which they will bill you for.

Answer 9

Most people do it before the deadline, which would have been April 2018. Not sure if online forms would still be available, but you could try. Or, see an accountant.