There is no limit.
However, if you are expecting to receive a refund, you won't get it after three years (plus extensions). There are longer limits for refunds caused by bad debts and worthless securities.
If you filed an original return, 3 years from the date it was filed and assessed.
The statute of limitations does not begin running until you file a tax return. So, if you haven't filed there is no theoretical limit to how far back they can go. Practical considerations may preclude going back an extreme length of time.
In Australia 7 Years.
You will file a federal tax return just like you do normally. As far as your state return, you will be considered a non-resident worker. Your tax preparer should have no trouble assisting you in filing this type of return. You will have a regular return for Pennsylvania but should be able to get a credit for the tax paid to California. On the State return for California you should file a non-resident return.
He has no plans to return at the moment as far as I know.
How far you can bend (or stretch) something before it fails to return to its original shape when released.
Nothing happens, assuming you were not required to file any tax returns during that period. If you were required to file a return and failed to do so, the statute of limitations on any tax you owe, penalties and interest does not start to run until you file a return. There are potentially large penalties that will far exceed any tax you owed.
As far a federal taxes go, you must file within 3 years of the original due date for filing if you are due a refund. The IRS will accept filings after that, but they'll keep any refund you may have been due.The deadline for filing for state refunds varies by state.
Yes. You can file a return for any year you have missed. No limit. However there is a limit on how far back you will get a refund. If you didn't file for 2005, tomorrow 4/15/2009 is the deadline to get a federal refund for 2005. Your return must be postmarked by then or your refund will be forfeited (unless it is due to bad debts or worthless securities). You can find old federal tax forms here: http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/article/0,,id=98339,00.html The time limit to claim a refund may be different for state returns.
You can file as back as you want. If you owe taxes, the IRS will only prosecute up to seven years back, so it's recommended to only file the last seven years. If you are due a refund, the IRS will only refund the previous three years.
Return inwards is, To return back to where it came. That is, go back to the source. As far as emotions are concerned; to face one's own self; to look in the mirror. You need to look back at yourself and what your motives are. Take responsibility of one's own actions, thoughts, behaviors.
Generally, the statute of limitations on assessment of a tax deficiency is three years from the date a tax return was due UNLESS the deficiency was substantial, meaning a return failed to include 25% or more of the gross income it should have, in which case the statute of limitations extends to six years. And there's no statute of limitations on a taxpayer who was required to file a return and failed to do so.