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There is no easy answer to this question. If you are found to committed fraud in your preparation of your taxes, the IRS can go back to the first time you had your first nickel of income. If you are fraudulent there is no limit of time that will protect your action from inspection and from action against you. As long as you were accurate and not trying to cheat on your returns or your taxes due, then it will make no difference in any time limitations for examination of your returns.

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How do I file back taxes with the IRS?

You would have to file a amendment to that years tax. You can go to the IRS website for the correct forms.


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