If you haven't file taxes in years, how far back are you required to file? Every year you missed or ?
402032
Bronwyn is incorrect.  You are required to file income tax returns in every year in which you had an income that exceeds certain statutory minimums (which have changed over the years).\n\nIn the event that you are due a refund, you have three years in which to file and claim it, so if you are due a refund for tax year 2002, your return must be filed by April 17, 2006.  \n\nIf taxes are due, there is no statute of limitations on filing, and penalties and interest accrue from the date the return was initially due.\n\nYou need to see an accountant and determine your tax liability.  In many cases, interest and penalties can be negotiated with the IRS, although, unless you are indigent, Uncle Sam expects to get at least the taxes that are due.\n\nGood luck.
474871
If you lost your past return, contact IRS and request it. They will send it to you at no charge. I believe they can only go back so many years though.
211766
you need to keep financial records for 7 years.  You can refile and make adjustments going back 3, but the IRS is allowed to go back 7 years.
472555
If you made more than $8,200 lkast year then you have to file, otherwise, don't bother unless you have some coming back, which you might want to claim by filing.
1105532
www.irs.gov is an excellent tax information resource.  They agree with the earlier answer:\n"There is no penalty for failure to file a tax return if a refund is due. But by waiting too long to file, you can lose your refund.  In order to receive a refund, the return must be filed within 3 years of the due date.  If you file a return, and later realize you made an error on the return, the deadline for claiming any refund due is three years after the return was filed, or two years after the tax was paid, whichever expires later. "
553493
Go to IRS.gov and you can get most of the forms from past years. I just printed some from 2002 a couple of weeks ago!
772228
Yes. Make sure you check out first the other requirements at www.uscis.gov.\nHaving filed taxes properly the past 3 years\nNot spent more than 180 days outside the USA\nInclude all filing fees, and copies of supporting documents\nStudy the 100 sample history questions (they will pick 3 or 4 out of these)\nGood luck!
115384
Um...if you are asking if you should file your taxes from 2 years ago...I suppose the answer would be that you should have filed then 2 years ago.
300257
Yes you have three years from when you file to amend your taxes. You would file a 1040X. You can probably find it on the website www.irs.gov or go to a local H&R Block and have them do a FREE double check challenge. They only charge you if they get you more money back or save you more money on your taxes. If you do it on your own, then the 1040X is what you would file.
340870
What state are you in?  I know that here in Indiana, you have to be a resident the whole year in order to be able to file online.  Try calling the IRS or going to www.irs.gov and looking to see what the criteria is for your state.
407049
The rules go like this, you have 3 years to file your income tax return, since it seems that you will be getting a small amount back. You will not be penalized. Different story, if you owe money and wait to file, get ready for penalties & interest to be tacked on to whatever you owe.
137338
You have to file last years taxes and this year's taxes.  Unfortunately they won't be able to process this year's by e-file because you didn't do last years.  You have to file the paperway, but if you do it early like by this weekend, you could probably see a refund by early april.  They don't usually charge a fine for filing late but they won't pay interest either if they owe you money.
1074564
yes you do. go to IRS.GOV and in the keywords enter 940 and 941 instructions. It said that you still have to file even if you have no taxes withheld unless you are filing a final return. I hope this helps you!
28174
no, not usually.  you may need the hard copy of last years return.  however, if you did your return online then you should be able to access your return. then yes.\n\notherwise no.  if you do not have the hard copy of your taxes, contact the irs and let them know you need a copy.  they will mail it to you once you prove who you are.  do this asap as it usually takes 4-6 weeks to receive the information.
123927
W2s must be sent out by 1/31 of each year.  1099s have similar requirements although not everyone sends them out as diligently as they should.  Since you don't file copies of your 1099s with your return (like you do with a W2) you can file without them as long as you have a good estimate of what you received.  You should be able to reconcile all receipts to your bank statement (unless they paid you in cash).
198948
Yes you can file it. If they owe you money the time has ran out to get it back. They only go back 3 yrs. If you owe them money you might have to pay penalties. I know it is better for you to file it late if you owe than to have them open it up.
389442
Don't lie be very truthful. hopefully you have saved all of your information into a nice file folder for the last three years because I believe that's how far back they can go. If not gather that info from the necessary sources and send copies in by certified mail. If they are coming to you, be prepared to sit all day. If you are self employed you should make it a habit of keeping your books up to date and saving all pertinent receipts. As long as you know the info is correct on your previous taxes, you have nothing to worry about.