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Your PriorTax Advantage

Bigger Refund Guaranteed

Our experts find every credit and deduction you deserve, ensuring you maximize your return and put more cash back in your pocket.

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Pay Less to File

File affordably with clear, transparent pricing. Get premium accuracy without the premium price tag. No surprises or hidden fees ever.

No Hidden Fees

Easy, Accurate Filing

Our system guides you step-by-step to ensure your return is filed quickly and correctly with our built-in checks.

Built-in accuracy checks
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Prior Year Packages

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  • Federal Return Package

    $59.95

    Features included:
    • Federal return preparation.
    • Free tax advice via email, live chat, and phone.
    • All the features that our tax program supports except for Schedule K-1.
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  • State Return Package

    $39.95

    Features included:
    • State return preparation.
    • Special state additions, subtractions, credits, etc.
    • Automatic credit for taxes paid to other states.
    Start My State Return

  • Combined State & Federal Package

    $74.95

    Features included:
    • Federal Return Package.
    • State Return Package.
    • A savings of almost 40%
    File Federal & State

3 Steps to Resolving Your Tax Liability

01

Select Your Year

Prior year 2023 and 2024 and current year 2025 tax returns can be e-filed. For 2022 and prior, you must download, print, sign, & mail your return to the IRS or state.

Create your account and choose any year from 2012 to today, and start your prior-year tax return. Have more than one year to file? Start with your oldest, then prepare your next year. We'll guide you step by step with simple prompts.

02

Enter Your Data

Our intelligent prompts guide you through the deductions you missed and checks your eligibility requirements for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit.

03

Expert Review & Filing

Our Tax Pros review your data to maximize your tax refund and minimize your tax liability before you file.

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Accuracy Guaranteed by Professional Tax Preparers

Filing prior-year returns is more complex than a standard filing. One error can trigger an IRS notice or a late filing penalty. Every prior-year tax return prepared on PriorTax undergoes a proprietary Expert Review by a tax professional to ensure compliance with the specific tax laws of that year. We bridge the gap between "Do-It-Yourself" software and high-priced local

Federal and State Coverage

Complete tax services for 41 states, plus Washington D.C., and every federal tax return type.

Audit Protection

Our Tax Pros stand behind the accuracy of your back taxes calculations.

Secure Data Processing

We protect your Social Security number and financial data with military-grade encryption.

Why 500,000+ Americans Trust PriorTax

Twenty years in business and more than 500,000 tax returns filed for United States taxpayers since 2005. PriorTax is an IRS-authorized e-file provider, listed on the IRS official website as an approved electronic filing option.

Security By Design

Security is not optional when you are handing over your Social Security number and financial details. PriorTax uses identity verification on every return, supports IRS IP PIN for taxpayers who have been assigned one, and maintains tax fraud protections that meet federal standards.

Privacy-First Data Policy

Your data never gets shared with third-party advertisers or data brokers.

Clear Eligibility & Terms

The eligibility requirements are straightforward. If you are a United States taxpayer who needs to file a federal return for any year between 2019 and 2024, you meet the eligibility criteria. Our terms and conditions are posted publicly with no fine print surprises.

Audit Defense Support

We also offer Audit Defense coverage. If the IRS questions your return, you are not on your own. Every tax season, thousands of taxpayers trust PriorTax to handle their most sensitive financial documents, and we take that responsibility seriously.

The 3-Year Statute of Limitations: Don’t Lose Your Refund

Did you know the IRS generally only allows you to claim a tax refund for up to three years from the original due date?

The Clock Is Ticking

If you are waiting to file prior-year taxes online for 2022, the deadline to claim your money is approaching fast.

Protect Your Credits

Missing the deadline means losing your eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and other valuable offsets.

Avoid the Offset

Filing now can help prevent the IRS from seizing future refunds to pay for your unpaid taxes.

Electronic Filing Options for Past Years

Can you truly e-file prior year taxes online? While the IRS limits electronic filing to the current year and the three most recent tax years, PriorTax makes the process frictionless for all years.

Direct E-file

Available for the current year and the previous three years for a faster tax refund.

Ready-to-Print Packets

For older past years, we provide the exact IRS forms, completed and calculated. Simply print, sign, and mail with our guided instructions.

Direct Deposit Support

Even for older returns, we help you set up direct deposit to your bank account to get your refund amount as quickly as possible.

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Get help with back taxes in 5 ways:

  • We stop your wages from being garnished by the IRS
  • We prevent new tax liens from being imposed on you.
  • We reduce the penalty fees you owe.
  • We work with your auditors to reduce your tax burden.
  • We set up a payment plan that works best for your financial situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Previous Year Taxes

Filing late is always better than not filing at all. The IRS focuses on unfiled tax returns. By using a professional tax preparer and requesting an Expert Review, you demonstrate a "good faith" effort to resolve your tax liability.