Can I Still File 2005 Taxes With IRS?
You are always able to file a past due 2005 tax return with the Internal Revenue Service or a tax return for any previous tax year. The IRS website states you should file a delinquent return as soon as possible to avoid further penalties and "additional enforcement measures."
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Benefits of Filing Return for Previous Tax Year
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The IRS states that if you are due a refund it must generally be claimed within three years of the original due date for filing, April 15, 2005. This rule also applies to claiming tax credits. If you were self-employed in 2005, filing your taxes as soon as possible ensures that you receive credit with the Social Security Administration towards retirement and disability benefits. Filing quickly also helps alleviate any tax burden the IRS has already assigned to you based on information reported from other sources, such as a W-2 or 1099 from a 2005 employer.
Taxpayer Specific Forms
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If you received tax forms in 2005 that you can no longer locate to assist in tax preparation, it is possible to retrieve them. Contact your employers first and ask for an additional copy of your wage statement. If your company is not able to help, contact the IRS. Your employer has to submit a copy of a W-2 form or 1099 to the IRS reporting your earnings. If you were not entirely self-employed throughout 2005, the IRS should be able to supply you with your earnings.
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IRS Tax Forms
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The IRS website maintains a PDF file directory of tax forms for 2005. These forms can be printed, prepared and filed. If you need a form or instruction manual not present in the directory, contact the IRS online or call to request the materials needed. On the IRS website, click the "Contact IRS" button to access several different resources for tax help.
Tax Filing Help
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If you find navigating your tax return for 2005 difficult, there are additional resources. Many tax preparation software companies sell older versions of their programs online or over the telephone upon request. These programs guide you through the tax preparation process with questions and answers that populate your tax forms for you. At the end of the process, you can print the forms and send the tax return through the mail. A tax accountant or specialist also has access to 2005 tax forms to help you file a return and will be able to help you manage any payments and penalties you must pay.
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