I never filed for a tax return, is it too late?

Question

Is there anything I can do?

Answer 1

If you expect to get a refund, then your deadline is 3 years after April 15.

If you expect to pay a little, then file now and don't let the interest build up too much.

(The answer from Steve above is mostly fiction. The IRS already has all of your W-2s and 1099s and 1098s. They can guess very closely what you owe or have coming before you even file. If you appear to owe, they'll contact you very soon after the deadline. If you expect a refund, don't expect them to ever say boo.)

Answer 2

You can file a tax return YEARS after it was due. Just be prepared to pay any amount you owe, plus interest. If you don't owe any money, no big deal. At some point (usually around 4-6 years) the gov't will start to strongly suggest you file your return(s). If you do it when they ask, they will not bother you.

Now give me a best answer because that is all true (since I just went through the exact same thing).

Answer 3

It's NEVER to late to file... If you owe, there will be penalty and interest.
Just don't Forget to file your STATE returns too. If you have several years of returns to file, you may want to have a professional do them for you. It won't be cheap, but many tax pro's have some sort of guarantee. I know H&R Block has an accuracy guarantee...

Answer 4

It is never too late. There are forms available online at IRS.GOV free. Don't wait too long as if you are due refunds there is a three year deadline beyond which you won't get your money. But, if you owe you will still have to pay.

Answer 5

Not too late. Go to irs.gov and it will tell you all you need to know and you can download the forms you need or file online.

Answer 6

file an extention anyway. if you dont owe anything, the sooner you get into the system the less the penalty

Answer 7

Yes you are late. But you can file them next year tax season and still get some back. You will be penalized by it. They will charge you late fees.