I noticed that when I type my boyfriend's name in a yahoo search bar a lot of results come up for his name and old address as his 2003 tax refunds came back as undeliverable. I haven't told my boyfriend of this yet and not sure why he wouldn't have persued getting it, but where can we call or ask about claiming that now that it is 4 years later? Possible? Thanks!
2007-08-16 15:03:09 · 4 answers · asked by rapxo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
It is too late to request a refund for 2003. But it may be possible to get a check sent to you that was misdirected. Call the IRS for a change of address, and mention the missing refund check.
2007-08-16 15:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry - per the IRS, you need to file a claim for the refund within 3 years of the date of filing the tax return or when the tax was paid. If your boyfriend didn't file a tax return, it should default to when the tax was paid (if through wages, I cannot confirm it, but it should 12/31/03 as the time of taxes paid). Anyhow, the it seems that the 3 years are up. But the IRS says "generally". You may want to try calling them (your boyfriend, actually, because they won't speak to you unless you are his representative through form 2848 Power of Attorney or form 8821 Tax Information Authorization.) It doesn't hurt to see if they can give you an exception. Hope this helps.
2007-08-17 00:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Missy L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My state tax commission has a limit of three years to get refund, not sure what IRS rules are.
I would suggest, if federeal refund, contact the IRS. If state refund, contact your state tax commission.
2007-08-17 12:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IRS.gov I'm pretty sure you can. The IRS would be the best source to ask. They change their rules so much.
2007-08-16 22:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by hb12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋