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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.
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How far back can IRS collect debt owed to them by you?
There is no time limit imposed upon the IRS if there is any evidence of tax fraud on behalf of the taxpayer. Normally they do not go back past 7 years but if fraud was involved or intentionally not paying the amount of taxes due then the IRS can go back as long as is necessary.
How far back can you file income tax?
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.
Can you file for back taxes?
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.
How far back can the US go back for a audit?
I believe the current policy is SIX YEARS without managerial approval. However, if you failed to file a tax return from anytime in the past and the IRS determines that you had sufficient income to have a filing requirement then Congress requires the IRS to file what is known as a Substitute For Return for you. The SFR will list ALL the income that the IRS is aware of. If, in previous years, you filed as Married Filing Jointly then the IRS will allow the Married Filing Separately standard deduction. If not, then the IRS will allow the Single standard deduction. Either way you will be allowed YOUR OWN exemption only - even if the previous year return had dependents listed. The IRS can get somewhat "tedious" with back-due taxes. You should acquire the services of a Tax Professional to "represent you" before the IRS instead of you having to go to see them.
If you owe back taxes to the IRS how far back can you count it?
It can go back for forever....if you didn't file a return, the Statute of Limitations never starts and hence, it never ends. That same SOL has many conditions that can make it go on and on...so if they assessed and you didn't pay, again, ot can go on and on. Generally, and only generally, the IRS will be unyielding on the last 7 years returns - or as far back as they show communication abut, if longer. ------- They came after me for the last 10 years. My CPA says they COULD come after me for prior years but since they have no computer records of anything either way, its unlikely they will. (I am working to resolve it now)
How far back can IRS collect debt owed to them by you?
There is no time limit imposed upon the IRS if there is any evidence of tax fraud on behalf of the taxpayer. Normally they do not go back past 7 years but if fraud was involved or intentionally not paying the amount of taxes due then the IRS can go back as long as is necessary.
How far back can you file income tax?
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.
Can you file for back taxes?
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.
Did Mitt Romney cheat on his taxes?
As far as the Internal Revenue Service is concerned Mitt Romney has paid all taxes and filed all the paperwork required of him. The IRS determines who is or isn't a tax "cheat". So the answer is no.
How far back can the US go back for a audit?
I believe the current policy is SIX YEARS without managerial approval. However, if you failed to file a tax return from anytime in the past and the IRS determines that you had sufficient income to have a filing requirement then Congress requires the IRS to file what is known as a Substitute For Return for you. The SFR will list ALL the income that the IRS is aware of. If, in previous years, you filed as Married Filing Jointly then the IRS will allow the Married Filing Separately standard deduction. If not, then the IRS will allow the Single standard deduction. Either way you will be allowed YOUR OWN exemption only - even if the previous year return had dependents listed. The IRS can get somewhat "tedious" with back-due taxes. You should acquire the services of a Tax Professional to "represent you" before the IRS instead of you having to go to see them.
If you owe back taxes to the IRS how far back can you count it?
It can go back for forever....if you didn't file a return, the Statute of Limitations never starts and hence, it never ends. That same SOL has many conditions that can make it go on and on...so if they assessed and you didn't pay, again, ot can go on and on. Generally, and only generally, the IRS will be unyielding on the last 7 years returns - or as far back as they show communication abut, if longer. ------- They came after me for the last 10 years. My CPA says they COULD come after me for prior years but since they have no computer records of anything either way, its unlikely they will. (I am working to resolve it now)
How far back can you be tax audited?
You can (theoretically at least) be audited forever.However, if the results of the audit show that you owe more taxes, there are limits on how far back the IRS can collect the taxes. Generally, taxes cannot be collected three years after you file a return. If you understated your income by 25% or more, then the limit is six years. If there is willful tax fraud involved, there is no limit. If no return was filed, there is no limit.Even though the IRS might not be able to collect taxes from more than 3 or 6 years ago, they might want to audit an older return if you are carrying over amounts such as capital losses to a more recent year. Even though they might not be able to collect underpaid taxes from seven years ago, they can disallow a carryover you are taking that resulted from a transaction seven years ago. Or they might want to audit older tax returns if there is suspicion of criminal activity or if you are ever nominated to a prominent political office.Note: Limits on state taxes may be different and vary by state.
What kind of attorney would I need to help with back taxes I owe?
You would need a skilled tax attorney to help you with back taxes that you owe. An attorney will be able to help you far better than you can help yourself because it is their job to know everything about taxes.
Can a creditor garnish your federal taxes to cover a defaulted car loan?
Not Unless It Was Court Ordered. Child Support & Student Loans Can Be.ANSWER: If a garnishment order is sent by the courts to garnish your wages your employer will most likely comply with the order. If some nut bag creditor tries to garnish your federal taxes it is unlikely the IRS will comply. As far as the IRS is concerned is that is their money and they intend to keep it.
hello,my husband health is getting worse and we do not file married filing jointly because he owes over 40,000 in child support rears.if he becomes deceased would l have to pay his owed taxes what about his child support rears ?
No, you would not be responsible for his back taxes since you did not file jointly but the IRS can put a lien on anything he left you. As far as child support, you are not in any way responsible for that.
If you fail to claim a schedule k-1 how far back can the IRS audit you?
see its alot to it just put yo mind to it ya heard piece out
What happens when your income tax refund is garnished for debt?
So you were expecting a tax refund from the IRS after you filed a tax return. Insteasd of getting your refund, the IRS sent you a letter saying that your refund was used (garnished) to satisfy your back tax debt. What is going on? This means that you have a back tax liablility with the IRS and the IRS will take your refund to satidfy that debt. If you got your refund check garnished and you were unaware you owed the IRS, you need to take care of this situation fast. The IRS can start enforced collections against you and go as far as garnishment of your pay and levy your bank accounts. You can find out more at wallysworldoftaxes.blogspot.com.
