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posted Jun 6, 2019 7:27:35 AM

Is it hard to get my return from W2 from tax year 2012?

Need to get EITC from 2012 . Can we do it?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 6, 2019 7:27:38 AM

No, unfortunately you won't be able to get the refund for a 2012 tax return. You had until April 15, 2016 to file a 2012 return that shows a tax refund, including extensions.  If you file the 2012 return after that date you will not receive the refund (EIC). You can only file a tax return for a refund within three years from the original due date of the return, including extensions.

So, even if you file your 2012 return now, you will not be receiving a refund. However, if you were required to file 2012 and did not do that, it is a good idea to do it anyway.

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Level 1
Jun 6, 2019 7:27:36 AM

Please see the information below.

Employee Tax Expert
Jun 6, 2019 7:27:38 AM

No, unfortunately you won't be able to get the refund for a 2012 tax return. You had until April 15, 2016 to file a 2012 return that shows a tax refund, including extensions.  If you file the 2012 return after that date you will not receive the refund (EIC). You can only file a tax return for a refund within three years from the original due date of the return, including extensions.

So, even if you file your 2012 return now, you will not be receiving a refund. However, if you were required to file 2012 and did not do that, it is a good idea to do it anyway.