Can I still file my 2008 taxes?
It’s not too late to file 2008 taxes! * The IRS does not allow electronic filing of prior year tax returns, and the deadline for 2008 electronic filing has passed on October 15, 2009. You may still prepare your 2008 taxes using our website.
How far back can you file a late tax return?
How late can you file? The IRS prefers that you file all back tax returns for years you have not yet filed. That said, the IRS usually only requires you to file the last six years of tax returns to be considered in good standing. Even so, the IRS can go back more than six years in certain instances.
What do I do if I haven’t filed taxes in 10 years?
If you don’t file and pay taxes, the IRS has no time limit on collecting taxes, penalties, and interest for each year you did not file. It’s only after you file your taxes that the IRS has a 10-year time limit to collect monies owed. State tax agencies have their own rule and many have more time to collect.
How do I file my 2008 taxes?
Prepare and mail your 2008 Tax Forms by following the steps below: Complete and sign online the IRS Tax Forms for 2008 here on eFile.com. Then download, print, and mail them to the IRS; the address is on the form 1040. You can no longer claim a 2008 Tax Year Refund.
How far back does the IRS look for unfiled taxes?
six years
The IRS can go back to any unfiled year and assess a tax deficiency, along with penalties. However, in practice, the IRS rarely goes past the past six years for non-filing enforcement. Also, most delinquent return and SFR enforcement actions are completed within 3 years after the due date of the return.
Is there a deadline to file a tax return for 2008?
Start Your 2008 Tax Return. 2008 tax returns cannot currently be E-Filed. You may still prepare a 2008 tax return online to file by mail. *. * The IRS does not allow electronic filing of prior year tax returns, and the deadline for 2008 electronic filing has passed on October 15, 2009.
What’s the maximum penalty for filing your taxes late?
The maximum late filing penalty is 25% of the amount due. Regardless of whether you are due a refund or owe, there is another point to keep in mind: If you never file your return, there is no limit on how many years the IRS can go back to assess and collect tax.
How many years later can you file a tax return?
If you are due a refund for withholding or estimated taxes, you must file your return to claim it within 3 years of the return due date. The same rule applies to a right to claim tax credits such as the Earned Income Credit.
What to do if you owe the IRS for 2008?
If you owe 2008 Taxes to the IRS estimate potential late filing and/or late payment penalties . Tip: File as soon as possible – and pay as much or little as you can afford – so you reduce or eliminate your late filing penalties, as late filing penalties are higher than late payment penalties.