Can the IRS assess additional tax for missing income from 5 years ago?
Answer:
Generally, the IRS has three years after the date your return is filed to assess additional taxes. If you fail to report an item of income which is more than 25% of the gross income you reported on your tax return, then the IRS has six years after the return is filed to assess additional taxes. If the IRS can prove a fraudulent return was filed, then there is no time limit to assess additional taxes.
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