how do i file my 2005 return since i didn't file last year and i need to file 2006 asap?

Question

I worked very litlle as a student in 2005, and my retun was $27 and i want to know if i can add that to my 2006 return and how to do it.

Answer 1

You cannot combine income from 2005 and 2006 onto one year's return. You can still file your 2005 return and get your $27 refund.

Since you are getting a refund, there will be no penalty or interest. Not filing for 2005 will not impact your 2006 return, so you can file 2006 now and 2005 later if you want.

Answer 2

No, you cannot report your 2005 information on your 2006 return in lieu of filing a 2005 tax return. Each year is treated separately. What you will need to do is to go to the IRS website and download the 2005 forms and file a paper return for 2005 (you can only e-file for the current year). If you are due a refund, you only have 3 years from the original due date of the return (April 15, 2006) in order to file a return and claim your refund. Once you are past that 3 year window, you cannot get your refund and you have just donated your refund to the US government.

Answer 3

You can file your 2005 return any time (you can claim a refund up to 3 years after the deadline without a penalty).

Answer 4

NO - 2005 is separate from 2006.

www.IRS.GOV
FORMS, SCHEDULES AND INSTRUCTIONS - AND SEARCH FOR all your questions.

FREE ELECTRONIC FILING
WWW.IRS.GOV - click on Free Filing,
if you qualify by making less than $52,000 in AGI, line 38 of the 1040 form.

GOD bless America.

Answer 5

Call a professional like someone at Fiducial. They will answer your questions for free, and tell you whether you need to even file a return for last year.