{"id":119211,"date":"2023-10-10T00:10:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T00:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T00:10:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T00:10:48","slug":"how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How far back can a tax audit go?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#How_far_back_can_a_tax_audit_go\" title=\"How far back can a tax audit go?\">How far back can a tax audit go?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#FAQs_about_Tax_Audits\" title=\"FAQs about Tax Audits:\">FAQs about Tax Audits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#1_Can_I_be_audited_for_an_old_tax_return\" title=\"1. Can I be audited for an old tax return?\">1. Can I be audited for an old tax return?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#2_Can_the_IRS_audit_my_tax_returns_if_I_already_received_a_refund\" title=\"2. Can the IRS audit my tax returns if I already received a refund?\">2. Can the IRS audit my tax returns if I already received a refund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#3_Can_I_be_audited_every_year\" title=\"3. Can I be audited every year?\">3. Can I be audited every year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#4_Can_a_tax_audit_lead_to_criminal_charges\" title=\"4. Can a tax audit lead to criminal charges?\">4. Can a tax audit lead to criminal charges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#5_Can_I_refuse_to_provide_documentation_during_a_tax_audit\" title=\"5. Can I refuse to provide documentation during a tax audit?\">5. Can I refuse to provide documentation during a tax audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#6_Can_I_appeal_the_results_of_a_tax_audit\" title=\"6. Can I appeal the results of a tax audit?\">6. Can I appeal the results of a tax audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#7_Can_a_tax_audit_trigger_other_audits\" title=\"7. Can a tax audit trigger other audits?\">7. Can a tax audit trigger other audits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#8_Can_I_hire_a_tax_professional_to_represent_me_during_an_audit\" title=\"8. Can I hire a tax professional to represent me during an audit?\">8. Can I hire a tax professional to represent me during an audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#9_Can_I_negotiate_with_the_IRS_during_a_tax_audit\" title=\"9. Can I negotiate with the IRS during a tax audit?\">9. Can I negotiate with the IRS during a tax audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#10_Can_the_IRS_seize_my_assets_during_a_tax_audit\" title=\"10. Can the IRS seize my assets during a tax audit?\">10. Can the IRS seize my assets during a tax audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#11_Can_I_prevent_a_tax_audit\" title=\"11. Can I prevent a tax audit?\">11. Can I prevent a tax audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-far-back-can-a-tax-audit-go\/#12_Can_I_request_a_copy_of_my_audit_report\" title=\"12. Can I request a copy of my audit report?\">12. Can I request a copy of my audit report?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_back_can_a_tax_audit_go\"><\/span>How far back can a tax audit go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to tax audits, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can generally go back three years to audit your tax returns. However, in certain circumstances, they can go back further.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS has three years from the date you filed your tax return to audit it. This statute of limitations can be extended to six years if they suspect you underreported your income by 25% or more. In cases of fraud or if you never filed a return, there is no time limit, and the IRS can go back as far as they wish.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Tax_Audits\"><\/span>FAQs about Tax Audits:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_I_be_audited_for_an_old_tax_return\"><\/span>1. Can I be audited for an old tax return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, the IRS can audit your tax returns for up to three years after you file, and in some cases, even longer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_the_IRS_audit_my_tax_returns_if_I_already_received_a_refund\"><\/span>2. Can the IRS audit my tax returns if I already received a refund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, the IRS can still audit your tax returns even if you received a refund. If they find discrepancies, they may ask you to return the refund amount.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_be_audited_every_year\"><\/span>3. Can I be audited every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhile it is possible to be audited every year, the IRS typically audits less than 1% of tax returns each year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_a_tax_audit_lead_to_criminal_charges\"><\/span>4. Can a tax audit lead to criminal charges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, if the IRS finds evidence of tax fraud or deliberate tax evasion during an audit, they may pursue criminal charges.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_refuse_to_provide_documentation_during_a_tax_audit\"><\/span>5. Can I refuse to provide documentation during a tax audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is in your best interest to provide all requested documentation during a tax audit. Refusing to do so can result in penalties and further investigation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_appeal_the_results_of_a_tax_audit\"><\/span>6. Can I appeal the results of a tax audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, if you disagree with the results of a tax audit, you have the right to appeal the findings within the IRS or in tax court.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_a_tax_audit_trigger_other_audits\"><\/span>7. Can a tax audit trigger other audits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, a tax audit may lead to an examination of other tax years or related returns if the IRS finds issues that may be present in multiple years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_I_hire_a_tax_professional_to_represent_me_during_an_audit\"><\/span>8. Can I hire a tax professional to represent me during an audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, it is recommended to hire a tax professional such as a CPA or tax attorney to represent you during a tax audit. They can help navigate the process and ensure your rights are protected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_I_negotiate_with_the_IRS_during_a_tax_audit\"><\/span>9. Can I negotiate with the IRS during a tax audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, it is possible to negotiate with the IRS during a tax audit to reach a settlement or compromise on the amount owed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_the_IRS_seize_my_assets_during_a_tax_audit\"><\/span>10. Can the IRS seize my assets during a tax audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf the IRS believes you owe a significant amount in taxes and have not complied with their requests, they may seize your assets to satisfy the debt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_I_prevent_a_tax_audit\"><\/span>11. Can I prevent a tax audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhile you cannot entirely prevent a tax audit, you can reduce your chances by filing accurate and complete tax returns, keeping thorough records, and reporting all income.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_I_request_a_copy_of_my_audit_report\"><\/span>12. Can I request a copy of my audit report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, you have the right to request a copy of your audit report from the IRS. 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