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I was just asking myself the same question. I got this answer; hope it helps! It happens every year. Just when you get motivated to get rolling on your taxes, you realize you can't find the return you filed last year. Aaaarrrrggg! First off, don't panic if you can't find the return. Yes, you need it to know what you claimed last year and how those claims relate to this years return. All is not lost, however. The IRS will provide you with a copy of your past tax returns if you ask nicely. Here is how to go about it. The IRS will not send you the actual tax return. The agency, however, will send you their version of it. This is known as a tax return transcript and is a layout of the information you provided. It is essentially your return, but doesn't look like it. You can rely on the transcript as though it was your original return. When you contact the IRS to get the transcript, it is important to understand there are two types available. As is usual with the IRS, there are two choices just to confuse you. The first is the tax return transcript that is essentially the return you filed. The tax account transcript is your original return as modified by any changes made by the IRS or you. Which one is the correct one? If the IRS has not contacted you about an issue with the return, it is the tax return transcript. If they have, it the tax account transcript. The IRS will give you any return for the past three filing years. The service is free. To get the copy, you can call the IRS at 800-829-1040. Alternatively, you can get a copy by filling out and mailing in IRS Form 4506-T. It takes two weeks to a month for the agency to get the copy to you. If you discover you have a problem just before the relevant filing deadline, file for an extension so you don't run afoul of filing laws. Remember, you have to pay any taxes due regardless of the extension, so try to guesstimate what you will owe. If you lose a past tax return, there is no need to panic. The IRS will be happy to send you a copy. After all, an audit agent probably has the file on their desk as we speak!
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What tax form would file to correct a mistake on last years tax form?
You need to file a 1040X (amended). You have 3 years to file an amended return after your original filing.
Do you need last years tax return to file this years taxes?
No but it could be useful if you have it in your hand when you are working on your 2009 tax year income tax form.
need to file last year's and this year's CT State tax only?
“need to file last year's and this year's CT State tax only???”
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 a recent Tax return now and a past years tax return later?
Yes you can do this if you choose to do it.
What tax form would file to correct a mistake on last years tax form?
You need to file a 1040X (amended). You have 3 years to file an amended return after your original filing.
Can I file last year's tax this year?
Yes just use the last years tax forms for this purpose. In the year 2010 you would use the 2009 tax forms to file for the 2009 tax year income tax return.
Do you need last years tax return to file this years taxes?
No but it could be useful if you have it in your hand when you are working on your 2009 tax year income tax form.
I didn't file last year how can i claim both years?
You need to file two tax returns:A delinquent (late) return for the prior year, filed on prior year forms, andA current return for this year, filed on current year forms.Income tax years are separate and distinct. You cannot file a tax return using income and expenses from multiple years.
need to file last year's and this year's CT State tax only?
“need to file last year's and this year's CT State tax only???”
Can you file income particle income tax?
Can you file a partical income tax and how many years you have too apply
I haven't filed my taxes for 3 years. do I loose the child tax benefit for those past years or will I get a refund for them?
You should file your income tax returns if you qualify for any of the refund amounts and see what happens. You can file for a refund up to 3 years from the due date of the tax return and receive the amount of the refund that you qualify for after that period of time the refund is no longer available to you. For the 2006 tax year income tax return the last day to file and receive the refund amount would have been April 15 2010.
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.
If a tax account is still open from last year if you pay to have it filed will you be able to get an instant refund for this year?
I have a tax file with H R Block from last year all i have to do is pay for it to be filed when I do that will I be able to get this years taxes refunded by cash back
Can you file a recent Tax return now and a past years tax return later?
Yes you can do this if you choose to do it.
How long do you legally need to keep your tax returns?
It is recommended that you keep your tax returns at least five years after you file.
Which amendment deadline to file your federal income tax return?
You have 3 years from the tax deadline to file an amendment for that year. For example, the tax deadline to file your 2009 taxes is April 15, 2010. You have until April 15, 2013 to file an amendment for that year.
