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Can I claim my 06/07 federal and state income tax returns now?

I had a part-time job in 2006. Earlier in the year, I did not receive a statement from my employer with my earnings total, taxes, etc. I should have been able to collect that which I paid in Fed and State taxes. Is it still possible to file for (and receive) the return now?

Public Comments

1. I think you mean refunds. Yes, you can. There is no penalty for late filing if you do not owe taxes.
2. The deadline for companies to provide W2 forms to their employees is January 31st. Generally, you can file your tax returns late, although depending on your exact circumstances there may be penalties that could be significant. You can always request an extension to file your tax return late from the IRS, as long as you have paid all estimated taxes due. Generally, you are not automatically entitled to a refund. Some circumstances that may result in a refund depend on the following circumstances: 1. Your marital status 2. Whether you have children 3. Any disability you may have, especially blindness 4. Any deductible expenses you may have paid during the 2006 tax year including qualifying medical expenses, charitable donations and business expenses you paid if you are self employed. 5. Your employer's HR department may not have had accurate information on you when computing the taxes they should deduct from your paycheck. Any over or underpayment of taxes by your employer could result in either a refund or additional taxes due.
3. You can file your 2006 return now. If you expect a refund, you have until 04/15/2010 to file and request your refund. If you owe, get it in immediately. As far as 2007 filing, you will have to wait until after 2007 is completed and you can file after 01/01/2008.
4. You can file 2006 tax return now, since it should have been filed by April 17, 2007. You'll have to wait to file 2007 tax return until the year is physically over. Unlike businesses which can have a tax year other than a calendar year, an individual has to have a calendar (Jan 1 - Dec 31) year. You should have received either a W-2 or a 1099 from the part-time job that you had in 2006. If you didn't receive one, contact your employer about it. They are legally required to provide you with one.
5. Yes, fill out the forms and mail them in. For federal, you'll get your refund for 2006. State laws vary - some places you'll get your refund, some have penalties for late filing.