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No. The even then fairly short lived income averaging went out about 15 years ago.

One year, same year now.

(Except for some farmers...who can still get income averaging).

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If there is a mistake in a computation of income and income tax return has been filed with a wrong computation. can revised return be filed?

Yes, as long as it is within the statue of limitations, which is usually three years from the date the original return was filed.


You filed your 2006 federal income tax return in April 2010 Will the IRS still pay you your refund after 4 years?

Yes if this was Before April 15, 2010. Three year from the due date of the 2006 income tax return which was due by April 15 2007. After April 15 2010 any refund that may have been due you was no longer available to you after that date.


How long do you have to file income taxes?

You can file federal income tax returns at any time. If you fail to file before the deadline or extended deadline for any year in which you owed tax, then you will incur penalties and interest. You can file amended returns up to three years after filing a return. If you are required to file a return and fail to file, there is no statute of limitations on any tax, penalties and interest you may owe, until you file. Then the IRS has three years in which to assess the charges.


How long should a person keep their 2011 Federal Tax Forms?

The IRS recommends federal income tax forms and related documents should be kept for three years. How long to keep state income tax forms depends upon state laws.


What do you do if your company sends you two W-2 forms?

Form W-2 is Wage and Tax Statement. It's a six-part form. Your employer is required to send three of those copies to you (Copy B, Copy C, and Copy 2). You attach Copy B to your federal income tax return. You attach Copy 2 to your state, city, or local income tax return. Copy C is for you to keep with your other tax records.

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What is the statute of limitation on capital gains tax?

Same as the statute of limitations on any other income tax. For example, if it is a U.S. federal income tax, and a return is required but not filed, then the statute of limitations doesn't start until the return is filed, and then runs for three years, assuming the taxpayer does not leave the US during that time.


If there is a mistake in a computation of income and income tax return has been filed with a wrong computation. can revised return be filed?

Yes, as long as it is within the statue of limitations, which is usually three years from the date the original return was filed.


What are the three major federal taxes?

Income Tax, Social Insurance Tax, and Corporate Tax


You filed your 2006 federal income tax return in April 2010 Will the IRS still pay you your refund after 4 years?

Yes if this was Before April 15, 2010. Three year from the due date of the 2006 income tax return which was due by April 15 2007. After April 15 2010 any refund that may have been due you was no longer available to you after that date.


What three institutions are exempt from the federal income tax?

Nonprofit organizations like collages, labor unions, and churches


How long do you have to file income taxes?

You can file federal income tax returns at any time. If you fail to file before the deadline or extended deadline for any year in which you owed tax, then you will incur penalties and interest. You can file amended returns up to three years after filing a return. If you are required to file a return and fail to file, there is no statute of limitations on any tax, penalties and interest you may owe, until you file. Then the IRS has three years in which to assess the charges.


How long should a person keep their 2011 Federal Tax Forms?

The IRS recommends federal income tax forms and related documents should be kept for three years. How long to keep state income tax forms depends upon state laws.


What do you do if your company sends you two W-2 forms?

Form W-2 is Wage and Tax Statement. It's a six-part form. Your employer is required to send three of those copies to you (Copy B, Copy C, and Copy 2). You attach Copy B to your federal income tax return. You attach Copy 2 to your state, city, or local income tax return. Copy C is for you to keep with your other tax records.


Which bankruptcy removes federal taxes?

Federal income tax can sometimes be discharged in a bankruptcy, but there are several rules that apply. Only one example is, federal taxes must be at least three years in arrears before qualifying for bankruptcy discharge.


What are the three sources for state revenue?

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How many dependents can you claim on a federal income tax return?

2 You can claim more than 2, it depends how many actual dependents you have living in the household. The term "dependent" means: * A qualifying child, or * A qualifying relative. You can claim an exemption for a qualifying child or qualifying relative only if these three tests are met. # Dependent taxpayer test. # Joint return test. # Citizen or resident test.


What is Form 1040ez?

Form 1040EZ is the easiest of the three income tax forms someone can use to file their federal income taxes. If taxable income is less than $100,000 AND you don't claim any dependents AND you file as single or are married filing jointly, then fill out Form 1040EZ.