If you are only getting a refund (and not having to pay any more in taxes) can you file late? Thanks!?
447431
If you are sure you are getting a refund then yes you can file late.  Keep in mind that the IRS will not give you an interest on the refund and that they have your money.  Unlike if you owe, they charge interest and penalties it doesn't go the other direction.\n\nWhy would you want to let them keep your money anyway?  You earned it.  File as soon as possible to get it back.
435271
yes. there's a federal statute that allows them to only go 3 years back. i do taxes for a living for the state and i've seen many people amend them further back, and have refunds, but they don't get the money. if i were you i would check with a lawyer to see what can be done.
396745
You can e-file your return up until Aug 15, 2006.  You can still file for a refund up until 4/17/2009, but you will need to file a paper return.\n\nAfter 4/17/2009, even if you are due a refund, you will not be able to receive it.
974786
You still need to file, and would be better if you do it before they contact you (and if you had income that was reported, they will eventually, by which time you'll owe even more in interest and penalties.\n\nYou should always file even if you don't have the money to pay.  If you can't pay right away, they'll set up a payment plan, and yes, you'll be charged interest.\n\nYou're not going to be in some kind of major trouble, so don't worry about that.  Just go ahead and file, or contact the IRS and tell them your situation.  If they get your return without a check, they'll contact you to set up a plan to pay.
293307
If you have earned less than the minimum you do not need to file a return -- unless you had money taken out and you'll get a refund.  If that's the case, file and get the refund.  Why would you want the government to have your money?
93154
More than likely...there are three main resons a refund can be withheld.\n\n1. Child support.\n\n2. Back Taxes\n\n3. Student loans in default.\n\nI am sure there are others, but these are the most common.\n\nGood luck!
948547
It's important to pay your taxes on time, but if you don't the IRS will assess a late payment penalty of 1/2 of 1 percent per month, up to 25% of the amount of unpaid balance, plus interest per month which has ranged between 4% - 9% in the last few years.\n\nhttp://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108330,00.html\n\nPenalties and interest apply to years when money is owed.  If you get a refund next year, the IRS will withhold it, and apply it to your balance due.  You can contact the IRS and ask to see your tax account.  They will also send you an account statement showing your current balance owed, if you ask for it. \n\nThe interest charged by a bank or credit card is often lower than what is accruing on your account at the IRS.  It sometimes makes sense to borrow money from another source in order to pay off your balance owed to the IRS. \n\nThe same is generally true for state taxes as well.  Contact the Department of Taxation to see your state income tax account, and to request a statement.\n\nThe overtime you worked bumped you up into a higher tax bracket and increased your percentage owed.  If you couldn't pay your taxes because you had a family emergency, or other reasonable cause, the IRS has the ability to reduce the penalties they've assessed.  You must contact them by calling or writing to your taxpayer advocate listed on your Notice of Tax Due.\n\nhttp://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=123423,00.html
379555
the later you wait the longer it will take. i got my state 4 days after i filed it w/ turbo tax and fed 2 days later.shouldnt be much longer
806658
I'm not clear if the refund is from restating your 2004 return, or if your 2005 return is enough to pay the 2004 payment and leave more to be refunded.  If the second applies, use the "Where's My Refund?" link below.  If you amended you 2004 return, amendments are processed differently that 'normal' returns and always take longer.  It sounds like they should have had time to resolve the issue by now.  Try calling 1-800-TAX-1040.  You could also try going to the nearest IRS office and talking to someone in person.
368262
Try this website http://www.24hourtaxservices.com/prior_year.html\n\nYou will probably have penalties for filing late. You will also need to file state returns for any years you didn't file before. \n\nBest yet, you should check with a tax professional.  An CPA will be able to help you the most.  If you can afford to spend a little more meet with someone in person.
53314
no you don't have to, unless taxes have been withheld and you want a refund.
465413
I talked to one of the few people remaining in the front office - they are currently recovering the sales tax they submitted to the gov't on the tickets, and they will start processing the refunds one section at a time.  The front office only has 7 people left (at least one of whom already has found a new job), so it will take some time.\n\nEdit: I talked to the gentleman in the front office again and he said tentatively refunds will start going out in mid-May.  It will be done alpabetically and the whole process could take up to 12 weeks to complete.
293704
go to irs.gov and look for "Where's my refund".\n\nYou should have indicated to have direct deposit when you sent in your return, if not then it is too late to have it done.
377069
Since the government owes you and you dont have income then you can file at any time. you can go back as long as you need to\n\nIt is in your interest to file early however because you may qualify for refunds.\n\nufile on the web or ufile packages in stores will do it
1161435
No, you shouldn't make enough money to have to pay any other kinds of taxes.  In fact, you may even get a refund.
716742
You call the IRS and correct your mistake...you may refile your return with the correct information...don't wait to be audited...IRS personnels are helpful they will tell you fill some papers are probably refile...if u wait...u will be screwed..
198948
Yes you can file it. If they owe you money the time has ran out to get it back. They only go back 3 yrs. If you owe them money you might have to pay penalties. I know it is better for you to file it late if you owe than to have them open it up.