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What if I cannot pay all of my prior year taxes?

You can arrange a payment plan (Form 9465) with the IRS if you meet certain requirements to pay prior year taxes. The IRS has indicated that you are eligible for a guaranteed installment agreement if the tax you owe is not more than $10,000 and: There are two types of payment plans; short-term and long-term. […]

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Will I have to pay a penalty for filing late?

If you have a refund, you are not subject to any penalties. There is a failure to file penalty (also known as the late filing penalty) for taxpayers who file after the April 15 deadline, and owe the IRS taxes. The Failure to File penalty is based on how late you file your tax return […]

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Can I find out which tax year I did not file?

To determine which tax year you did not file, you must contact the IRS or request a transcript or copy of your tax returns. You can reach the IRS at 800-829-1040, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m to 7 p.m, or go to the IRS.gov website to request a transcript of your tax return, or view […]

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When will I receive my refund?

Priortax is not in control of when you receive your tax refund. Several factors determine how long you may wait for your refund after the IRS accepts your tax return. These include how you filed (electronically or by mail) and whether your return needs further review. On average, e-filers who requested to receive their refund […]

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How do I file my tax return online?

For prior year tax returns, the extension deadline has passed since October 15. However, you can electronically file the current year tax return and two prior tax years. You are required to paper file tax returns that are older than two prior tax years. This means you must print, sign and mail your tax return […]

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Tax return delivery

The typical turnaround time for prior year tax returns is 1-3 business days depending on the complexity of the return. Otherwise, it will be available for download shortly after submission. Please allow additional time if you select the Professional or CPA review options during checkout. Multi-state tax returns are subject to additional review. For a […]

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Can I still claim a state tax refund?

In order to file your state return, you will first need to find out your state laws. In some cases, you can still claim a tax refund for previous tax years for your state. For example, New York State allows you to claim refunds going back three tax years of the original due date. You […]

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How to get prior-year state tax information

If you have not yet filed your prior-year state tax returns, you must obtain your income statements for the tax year to do so. Your prior-year state tax information, such as your state tax withholding, is located on your income statements. For example, on your W-2 statement, the state income tax amount is in box […]

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Can I still claim my prior-year tax refund?

Many taxpayers are unaware that even if they missed a certain tax deadline, they can still claim their tax refund. However, there is a time limit to claim a prior-year federal tax refund. The latest date that you can claim a credit or federal refund for a specific tax year is generally the later of […]

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How do I pay my taxes to the IRS?

If you have an outstanding tax due to the IRS, here’s how to pay. You can pay your taxes online to the IRS going back to tax year 2000 for your Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. There may be fees to using your debit or credit card. You can also make a payment to the […]

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