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Do I have to pay taxes on last years Refund?

Leia Doyle

Do I have to pay taxes on last years Refund?

If you did not itemize deductions on your federal tax return last year, do not report any of the refund as income. In general, state and local income tax refunds are taxable if the refunded tax was deducted in a prior year and you received a tax benefit from the deduction.

How many years of back tax returns should you keep?

3 years
Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.

Can income tax refund be credited to another account?

The income tax department will verify your returns and process a refund. However, this refund will only be transferred electronically to your bank account that is linked with your PAN, effective from 1 March 2019.

How can I fix last year’s tax return?

If you want to make changes after the original tax return has been filed, you must file an amended tax return using a special form called the 1040X, entering the corrected information and explaining why you are changing what was reported on your original return. You don’t have to redo your entire return, either.

How far back can you file taxes and get a refund?

three years
In most cases, an original return claiming a refund must be filed within three years of its due date for the IRS to issue a refund. Generally, after the three-year window closes, the IRS can neither send a refund for the specific tax year.

How do you get rid of old tax returns?

Gather your old tax returns, as well as the supporting documentation that goes with them. Use a personal shredder to shred the returns before putting them out with the trash.

How can I get reissue of refund?

Logon to ‘e-Filing’ Portal https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in​ Go to the ‘My Account’ > Click ‘Service Request’ > Select the ‘Request Type’ as ‘View Request’ and Select the ‘Request Category’ as ‘Refund Reissue’ Click ‘Submit’ ​

Can income tax refund be credited to NRE account?

Most of NRI who has NRO account Fix Deposit a TDS of 30% is deducted from interest income earned on Fixed Deposit. However TDS has been already deducted. Such NRI can file their tax return and Claim Refund from Income Tax Department.

What if I made a mistake on my taxes and already filed?

If you need to make a change or adjustment on a return already filed, you can file an amended return. Use Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and follow the instructions.