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It depends on whether the IRS is actively seeking for your unfiled returns to be filed. If the IRS does not have a reason to believe that you were required to file a return, then you will probably get your refund without any problems.
However, if the IRS shows that you are missing some past year tax returns, and they have enough income reported to you that leads them to believe that you should have filed a return, they may hold your refund until you can get it filed.
The IRS is also authorized to prepare a return for you if you fail to do so yourself. This is known as a 6020(b) return, or a "Substitute for Return". The IRS may have already done one of these based upon the income that was reported to you, and typically their estimates of what you would have owed are much higher than it would have been if you had filed the return yourself. If the IRS has done this, then they may already think that you owe them money on that Substitute for Return -- if that has happened, they will keep your refund and apply it towards your debt.
If the IRS has done a Substitute for Return, you can still file your own return and provide the correct numbers by going through a "SFR Reconsideration" process. The IRS can take 4-6 months to process the actual return, though, so this could again delay your refund until they sort it all out.
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What if you owe IRS but have a refund?
If you owe money to the IRS for prior years taxes, and you have a refund due to you on this year's taxes, the IRS will keep the refund and apply it towards the debt that you owe.
Can you get a tax refund if you're an illegal immigrant?
You cannot get a refund when you do not pay taxes.
How do you check when you are supposed to get your property taxes refund check?
You don't get a refund of your property tax.
When filing for the state income taxes do you receive your federal income tax refund as well as your state income tax refund?
No, when filing for the state income taxes, you will receive your federal income tax refund as well as your state income tax refund.
Can you still get a federal tax refund if you didn't pay state tax the year prior?
You can file a federal tax return and get a refund regardless of the status of your state taxes. If you owe overdue taxes to the state and they have gotten around to it, the state can intercept your federal refund. So, your refund might go to paying your overdue state taxes instead of being sent to you. But unless you file a federal tax return, no refund will be generated and your state taxes will not be paid.
What is the penalty rate on unfiled tax returns?
The penalty rate on unfiled tax forms varies depending on the tax return amount. You should always do your taxes on time.
What is the max refund for federal taxes?
There is no maximum refund. If you overpaid your federal taxes, you'll get a refund for the overpayment no matter how much it is.
How to get a small business tax refund when no taxes were taken out?
You can't get a tax refund if no taxes were deducted for the year in question.
How do you spell unfiled?
The spelling "unfiled" means not filed, not submitted.
What if you owe IRS but have a refund?
If you owe money to the IRS for prior years taxes, and you have a refund due to you on this year's taxes, the IRS will keep the refund and apply it towards the debt that you owe.
Can you get a tax refund if you're an illegal immigrant?
You cannot get a refund when you do not pay taxes.
Can you take out student loans if your parents have unfiled income taxes?
You can but as soon as your parents file their taxes you will have to amend your FAFSA application and it may alter the amount for which you are eligible in student financial aid.
Can nyc citizen get taxes refund at JFK airport?
New York citizen cannot get tax refund at the JFK Airport. You will have to file for taxes.
How do you check when you are supposed to get your property taxes refund check?
You don't get a refund of your property tax.
What if you didn't file your taxes last year how will that effect your taxes this year?
In most all ways, each year stands alone...of course you wouldn't have any carryover positions from the year unfiled.
When filing for the state income taxes do you receive your federal income tax refund as well as your state income tax refund?
No, when filing for the state income taxes, you will receive your federal income tax refund as well as your state income tax refund.
Can you get a tax refund if you receive social security benefits?
Yes, if you have paid taxes, or had taxes withheld for that tax year, you may be entitled to a refund. If you have not paid taxes for the year in question, you will not receive a refund.
