When can I expect my 2005 Tax returns??????

Question

I rrecently went to HR Block to file my 2005 back taxes on 09/04/2007. I am expecting a Return that I set to automatically deposit into my account, So, when can I expect to recieve it???

Answer 1

Whenever the IRS is satisfied that your 2005 return is correct. I know you can check on the status of your refund for the current tax year on-line, but don't think that works for a previous year. Try calling them at 1-800-829-1040 and see if you can get a time frame, or if they've even received it, since a 2005 return would have to be paper filed now instead of electronically filing it (it would have had to be filed electronically by last October).

Answer 2

Yes, you can still file your tax year 2005 return. Any unfiled return can be file at any time, not just the three years the other answer given here. That 3 years is called the Refund Statute Expiration Date. After that date you can't get your refund if you are due one. As an example, The IRS has ten years to collect on filed taxes or from when the IRS adjusts a return. If you don't file you never start the ten years. Called the Collection Expiration Date. Also, if you do not file the IRS can file a return for you giving you the very basic filing status and expemptions, usually causing a person to owe when most time they don't if they file on there own.. How this helps.

Answer 3

The usual processing time for a mailed in return is 6-8 weeks, It doesn't matter if it is a prior year.

Answer 4

I really don't know since it has been almost a year since the deadline.

You might have to go after everyone who filed late for 2006.

Answer 5

I would guess 4-5 weeks from when you mailed it.

Answer 6

Since it's so far overdue, could take a couple months to get your refund.