Posts Tagged ‘prior year tax’
Posted by Manisha Hansraj on December 3, 2019 Last modified: December 5, 2019
It’s not too late to file your taxes.
Life is never put on hold, even for tax season. Before you know it, the April and even October deadline fly right by. Then, you forget to file it next tax season and then the season after that.
However, although the deadlines go by, you should still file your prior year tax return. Here are some reasons why.
1. You’re getting a refund
One of the most important things to remember is that the IRS does not wait for anyone. According to the IRS, you have a three-year statute of limitations for refunds; meaning you can only claim tax refunds going back three tax years within the original April due date.
For example, if you want to claim a 2016 tax refund, your last chance to claim it is April 15, 2020. This means you must file by that date to get your refund. Therefore, any tax years going back from 2016 cannot be claimed.
Check out our helpful tax calculators to determine your refund for relevant tax years.
2. The IRS can hold your current year refund
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Category: Tax and Life Changes, Tax Deadlines, Tax News, Tax Tips and Tricks, Taxes for Prior Years
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Posted by Manisha Hansraj on May 31, 2019 Last modified: July 27, 2020
Did you miss the tax deadline for your 2017 taxes?
Although you’re late, you can still file your late 2017 taxes. However, you won’t be able to e-file your tax return.
Dates to remember
The 2018 tax season ran from January 29, 2018, to October 15, 2018. The official tax deadline was April 17, 2018, due to April 15 falling on a weekend and Emancipation Day following after. The e-file and extension deadline was October 15, 2018; therefore, you are now required to mail your return to the IRS.
Can I still claim a refund?
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Category: Tax Deadlines, Tax News, Tax Tips and Tricks, Taxes for Prior Years
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Posted by Manisha Hansraj on October 30, 2018 Last modified: April 23, 2019
Running late on your refund?
Refunds come and go when it comes to taxes. Luckily, for you, you can still claim the 2015 refund that you’ve been delaying. Just remember, you have three years within the original due date of your 2015 tax return to claim your refund.
This is due to the IRS Statute of Limitations, which limits taxpayers in claiming a prior year refund. After the three year deadline, your refund expires and goes to the IRS.
Don’t wait. Get the money you’re entitled to.
Will I be able to e-file my taxes?
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Tags: 2015 refund, 2015 tax calculator, 2015 taxes, contact the IRS, e-file, form 4506, form 4506-T, income and wage statement, IRS, late taxes, paperfile, prior year tax, statute of limitations, tax refund, tax transcript
Category: Tax Tips and Tricks
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Posted by Manisha Hansraj on January 16, 2018 Last modified: September 25, 2018
Don’t delay your 2014 refund.
Your 2014 refund is waiting for you. Luckily, the IRS allows you to claim your refund due to their convenient Statute of Limitations. However, you have three years from the original tax deadline date to claim your tax refund. With that in mind, if you wait three years after the filing deadline, your refund will expire. On top of that, if you fail to claim your refund, the IRS will collect it and you will no longer be entitled to your refund.
That sounds like a waste, doesn’t it? Read to find out what you need to do in order to claim your 2014 tax refund.
Can I still E-file?
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Tags: 2014 refund, 2014 tax calculator, 2014 tax return, 2018 tax season, prior year tax, tax refund
Category: Tax Deadlines, Tax Tips and Tricks, Tax Year 2014, Taxes for Prior Years
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Posted by admin on June 6, 2017 Last modified: June 16, 2017
Overwhelmed With Prior Year Unfiled Tax Returns?
While most Americans finish or have finished their current year taxes, others have stacks of unfiled tax returns from previous years. You may feel swamped with the pressures of work and within a blink of an eye, you wake up to find an IRS notice in the mailbox. Let’s face it, life gets busy. Nevertheless, you have forgotten about those prior year tax returns, but the IRS hasn’t. Here are some common questions for those taxpayers who are stuck in the mud with unfiled tax returns:
Should I file my Unfiled tax returns?
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Tags: CP3219N, failure-to-file, IRS penalties, late filing penalty, late taxes, paperfile, prior year tax, state tax refund, statute of limitations, tax refund, unfiled taxes
Category: Tax Tips and Tricks
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Posted by admin on February 7, 2017 Last modified: October 23, 2019
Did you take the wrong step with your tax return? Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Mistakes happen. If you filed your tax return with incorrect or missing information, the IRS will give you a chance to fix your mishap. Before insisting you 100% need to amend your return, though, take a look at our list of when you should, when you shouldn’t, and other need-to-know info about doing so.
What it is and where to file
1. Another name for an amended tax return is 1040X.
2. If you are amending multiple tax returns at once, you will need a prepared 1040X for each one. They will also need to be mailed in separate envelopes to the IRS.
3. You can prepare your amended tax return with PriorTax whether you filed your original return with us or a different tax preparer.
4. The address to mail your amended tax return is located here.
Fixing Information VS. Adding Additional Information
5. You don’t need to file an amended return for calculation mistakes. The IRS has calculators of their own which will update the information automatically on your return. (more…)
Tags: amended tax return, current year tax return, form 1040X, prior year tax
Category: Tax Tips and Tricks, Taxes for Prior Years
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Posted by Michelle O'Brien on January 5, 2017 Last modified: January 13, 2017
The IRS has never been keen on surprises. Know what to expect.
Whether you’re slightly behind on your taxes or up to date and ready to conquer tax season 2017, it’s nice to have a starting point. Taxes are intimidating if you go into it not knowing whether you owe the IRS or can expect a refund. Why not figure that out first?
Accessing prior year tax calculators online
With PriorTax, you can find out what your tax refund will be before you even think about the IRS. You don’t even need to create an account or enter any personal information at all. In fact it’s completely anonymous. And did I mention it’s 100% free?
We offer tax calculators dating back to 2011. You can access any of them by clicking the buttons below: (more…)
Tags: 2011 tax calculator, 2012 tax calculator, 2013 tax calculator, 2014 tax calculator, 2015 tax calculator, 2016 tax calculator, prior year tax
Category: Tax Year 2013, Tax Year 2014, Tax Year 2015, Taxes for Prior Years
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Posted by admin on December 15, 2016 Last modified: January 13, 2017
If you need to file a prior year tax return, you’ll have to mail it to the IRS…
Still need to get caught up on a prior year tax return? You’ll most likely need to paper file it. If this is the case, you’ll need the IRS address to send your return to.
You’ll be able to prepare any previous year tax return online, but you won’t be able to electronically file it. You’ll need to mail it to the IRS.
IRS address to file a late tax return
The address you’ll send your prior year tax return to will depend on what state you live in. Below, are five separate addresses on where to send a late tax return to. Please note that if you received a notice from the IRS with an alternate address, you should use that one. (more…)
Tags: late taxes, prior year tax, state taxes
Category: Taxes for Prior Years
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