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How many years back can you be audited for federal taxes if you haven’t filed for over 10 years?
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A failure to file is no different from any other tax error. I believe the statute of limitations is 7 years, though I may be incorrect.
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They can go all the way back. certain crimes have no statute of limitations e.g. murder. and when it comes to the governments money, they won’t write it off.
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why wouldn’t you not file..you have open yourself up to an audit plus criminal charges. The IRS sends paperwork to your last known address for not filing.
I know that you should keep records for 7 yrs with the IRS. But in your case, I would keep all records and go to an tax accounted professional right away.
You just might have missed out on MONEY that is owe to you.
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