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How far back can the IRS send a CP 2000 letter?

 
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TomD8
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How far back can the IRS send a CP 2000 letter?

The tax code gives the IRS three years to audit your tax return and 10 years to collect any tax you owe.

Additionally:

  • The IRS has six years from the date a return is filed to audit a tax return and to assess additional tax if the taxpayer omits income that amounts to more than 25 percent of that which was reported on the tax return.
  • The IRS also has six years to audit a tax return and assess additional tax on income related to undisclosed foreign financial assets if the omitted income is more than $5,000.
  • The statute of limitations on audits and assessing additional tax remains open indefinitely if the taxpayer files a false or fraudulent tax return.


**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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