{"id":787,"date":"2018-12-15T20:40:34","date_gmt":"2018-12-15T20:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxreliefprofessional.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2023-08-30T13:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T13:25:42","slug":"how-many-years-back-can-i-file-taxes-how-to-get-unclaimed-refunds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxreliefprofessional.com\/tax-debt-relief\/how-many-years-back-can-i-file-taxes-how-to-get-unclaimed-refunds","title":{"rendered":"How Many Years Back Can I File Taxes? How to Get Unclaimed Refunds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the end of year approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about tax season. Yet, some people skip out on filing during a tax year. Last year, the IRS noticed an 8.5% drop<\/a> in the number of federal tax filings they received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That seems strange since filing your taxes is the law. So, why don’t people file? No matter the reasons, it’s something that could cost them in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you one of those people who skipped filing your taxes? What if you’ve waited more than a year? Two? Three or more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve got to be asking yourself one question. How many years back can I file taxes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is 3 years from the tax due date. But, let’s look at some of the details involved in filing a back tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n