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Forever. If you don't file (April 15 due date), then you are perpetually open to audit/assesment for that period and your return is always required.

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You are a retiree and dont file taxes do you qualify for first time home buyers tax credit?

Yes, the credit is fully refundable. You will have to file a tax return to claim it, however.


When to file a tax return?

Basically from the beginning of February to APRIL 15 (+ a day if on holiday or Sunday).


What do you do if you forgot to include the w-2 form when you sent in your taxes?

If you forget to include a portion of your taxes you can file an amended tax return. On your amended tax return, you can include your w-2 and you may receive more money back.


How long does it take to get an IRS refund if you e-file?

If a tax return is e-filed it will take approximately 10 days to receive the refund by direct deposit. Mailed checks take about 21 days.


How long are you supposed to keep expense records?

If you are referring to expense records used for tax purposes, then you should keep them for the same time period you keep copies of all of your tax documents. This should be a minimum of 3 years from when the due date of that tax year's deadline or when the tax was paid, whichever was later. This is so that you have them in the case of an audit (which is typically in that time frame). So for your 2009 tax returns, if you had a deadline of April 15, 2010 and paid your taxes by that date, then you would keep those tax returns until April 15, 2013.You owe additional tax and situations (2), (3), and (4), below, do not apply to you; keep records for 3 years.You do not report income that you should report, and it is more than 25% of the gross income shown on your return; keep records for 6 years.You file a fraudulent return; keep records indefinitely.You do not file a return; keep records indefinitely.You file a claim for credit or refund* after you file your return; keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.You file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction; keep records for 7 years.Keep all employment tax records for at least 4 years after the date that the tax becomes due or is paid, whichever is later.

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How soon can you file your tax return once married?

Once you are married you can file a joint tax return as long as you were married for one day in that year.


How long it takes to get state tax refund?

It depends on when you file your tax return. The earlier you file it, the quicker you will get it back. If you file your tax return in February, you will most likely get your state refund back within a couple of weeks.


Do you have to file an income tax return over the age of 80?

There is no age limit on the requirement to file and income tax return. As long as you have more income than the filing threshold, you will be required to file a return, no matter what your age.


how can I file an amendment to my 2010 tax return.?

how can I file an amendment to my 2010 tax return?


HOW DO I FILE A FREE STATE TAX RETURN?

HOW DO I FILE A FREE STATE TAX RETURN


I'm retired, do I have to file an income tax return?

If you are retired and are drawing Social Security, as long as you draw less than 50,000$ a year you do not need to file a tax return.


Do retirees over 65 have to file income tax?

It depends on their income level. Retirees over 65 may have to file income tax if their income exceeds certain thresholds set by the IRS. Social Security benefits may also be taxable depending on the total income. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for personalized advice.


Do you have to file a tax return if you made 7000 dollars?

If you are being claimed as a dependent on your parents or anyone else's return then you will have to file a tax return. If not then no you don't have to file a return.


What is file an amended tax return?

If you have filed a tax return but you then realize that your return is inaccurate in some way and you wish to correct the inaccuracy, you can file a revised tax return which would be called an amended tax return.


can i e file my mass tax return for free?

can i e file my mass tax return for free


How do you Paper File your PA State Tax Return?

There is a form that you are required to file when you paper file your PA state tax return.


Who need to file a tax return?

eveyone who earns income above a certain level has to file a tax return