3 years
Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.

How far back in years can you file taxes?

six years
The IRS requires you to go back and file your last six years of tax returns to get in their good graces. Usually, the IRS requires you to file taxes for up to the past six years of delinquency, though they encourage taxpayers to file all missing tax returns if possible.

When do I have to file my 2017 tax return?

File your late 2017 taxes with PriorTax. Finish your return in just 10 minutes. 2017 tax returns cannot currently be E-Filed. You may still prepare a 2017 tax return online to file by mail. * * The IRS does not allow electronic filing of prior year tax returns, and the deadline for 2017 electronic filing has passed on October 15, 2018.

When do I have to file my 2013 tax return?

Please Note: Prior year tax returns must be mailed. The IRS is no longer processing refunds for 2013. You must have filed your return within 3 years of the return due date to claim a refund.

When do you have to file your state taxes?

If you live or earn money in one of the other 41 states or the District of Columbia, you may need to file a state income tax return by the April deadline. It is a separate and independent requirement from filing your federal tax return and failure to file it on time may result in interest and penalty charges.

Can you still file a prior year tax return?

You may still prepare your 2017 taxes using our website. Once you submit a prior year tax return to us, one of our tax professionals will review your information and provide you with a printable version of your tax return to mail to the IRS. Did you miss the 2018 tax deadline? File your 2017 taxes online by paper-filing your prior year return.