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March 27, 2022
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Where are my returns from before 2014?

  • March 27, 2022
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I can only see this year and 7 years prior.  where are the older returns?
Best answer by bluedeb

TurboTax keeps 7 years of prior returns, older returns would be deleted.  The IRS recommends taxpayers keep their returns and any supporting documentation for three years after the date of filing; after that, the statute of limitations for an IRS audit expires.

 

See the following for more information

The IRS recommends taxpayers keep their returns and any supporting documentation for three years after the date of filing; after that, the statute of limitations for an IRS audit expires.

 

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bluedeb
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March 27, 2022

TurboTax keeps 7 years of prior returns, older returns would be deleted.  The IRS recommends taxpayers keep their returns and any supporting documentation for three years after the date of filing; after that, the statute of limitations for an IRS audit expires.

 

See the following for more information

The IRS recommends taxpayers keep their returns and any supporting documentation for three years after the date of filing; after that, the statute of limitations for an IRS audit expires.

 

sherylsAuthor
Level 2
March 27, 2022

Ok!  Someone told me if there's a mistake on a return they can go back indefinitely.  That must not be true.

bluedeb
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March 27, 2022

The following is from the IRS:

Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit. If we identify a substantial error, we may add additional years. We usually don't go back more than the last six years. The IRS tries to audit tax returns as soon as possible after they are filed.