IRS Tax Audit Experts + Miami, Ft. Lauderdale + How Far Back Can IRS Audit

June 22, 2016
Written by: Fresh Start Tax

 

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How far back can the IRS go to audit my return?

Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit.

Additional years can be added if a substantial error is identified.

Generally, if a substantial error is identified, the IRS will not go back more than the last six years.

The IRS tries to audit tax returns as soon as possible after they are filed.

Accordingly most audits will be of returns filed within the last two years.

If an audit is not resolved, you may be asked to extend the statute of limitations for assessment tax.

The statute of limitations limits the time allowed to assess additional tax.

The statute of limitations is generally three years after a return is due or was filed, whichever is later.

There is also a statute of limitations for making refunds. Extending the statute will allow you additional time to provide further documentation to support your position, request an appeal if you do not agree with the audit results, or to claim a tax refund or credit.

It also allows the IRS time to complete the audit and provides time to process the audit results.

You do not have to agree to extend the statute of limitations date.

However, if you do not agree, the auditor will be forced to make a determination based upon the information provided.

 

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