IRS does not charge any penalties for filing your 1040 return late if you are due a refund, but don’t put off filing for too long. IRS has a three year statute of limitations on refunds, starting with the original due date of the return. This means that if you file after the three year statute has passed, IRS gets to keep the entirety of your refund!
There are two very specific exceptions to the rule.
If your refund was due to worthless securities or bad debt, the deadline is extended to seven years instead of three. If you are unable to manage your financial affairs due to physical and mental impairments, the limitation no longer applies.
If you are a couple years behind on filing your 1040 returns, Clergy Financial Resources can help. We offer tax preparation services for prior years as well as the current year. Visit our website at https://www.clergyfinancial.com/services/clergy-tax-preparation/ for more information.
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