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How far back can you electronically file a tax return?

wendy
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In Lacerte how far back can you electronically file? If you have a 2012 return you have not filed can you efile that return?

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George4Tacks
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Current year and two (2) prior years. As of now 2015, 2016 and 2017. No to 2012. Be sure to charge extra for all the paper you will need. 

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/benefits-of-1040-modernized-e-file


Here's wishing you many Happy Returns

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George4Tacks
Level 15

Current year and two (2) prior years. As of now 2015, 2016 and 2017. No to 2012. Be sure to charge extra for all the paper you will need. 

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/benefits-of-1040-modernized-e-file


Here's wishing you many Happy Returns
abctax55
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jinx...
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wendy
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Thank you
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abctax55
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George says you're welcome.
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abctax55
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2015, 2016, & 2017.  Starting on Monday 1.29.18

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