Is it possible to recover prior year overpayments of social security tax?

[bobrien197]

I just realized I overpaid social security tax (by a lot) in 2008, 2011 and 2012 (because of mid-year job changes) and failed to claim the adjustment on my tax returns -- is it too late to recover the overpayments?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Refund requests by amending a tax return have to be made within 3 years of the due of the tax return, or the extension date of the return.  An amended return with a tax refund for tax year 2012 had to be filed on or before April 15, 2016 or if an extension request was made, October 15, 2016.