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You must have filed tax returns for the last six years to be considered in “good standing” with the IRS. There might not be a hard limit to how many years you have to file back taxes, but that’s not to say that the IRS doesn’t want your returns sooner rather than later. Late filing is permitted by law through September. In a state like Florida, the homestead exemption deadline is March 1. There’s a homestead exemption deadline and then an appeals deadline in most states. So common that many states have late filing applications just for this purpose. Remember: even if you can’t afford to pay your tax bill, filing is always your best option to avoid additional fees and possible criminal charges.

Don’t let the stress and anxiety of unfiled tax returns ruin your holiday season.
Missed deadline to file extension 2016 software#
You may be able to use tax software to prepare your returns, but you’ll have to print them out and mail them in to the IRS.Ħ Years for Filing Back Taxes, 3 Years To Claim a Refund Missing the deadline for the homestead exemption is common. Missing the October extension deadline is a sure way to put a damper on your holiday.

