Questions

Alright . . . you've successfully filed your 2018 return with the IRS.  But now, you find that you've may still have some 1040 questions after you've filed. Here are brief answers to three questions that we’re frequently asked at this time of year. 1040 Questions #1: What tax records can I throw away now? At a minimum, keep tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes. In general, the statute of limitations is three years after you file your return. So you can generally get rid of most records related to tax returns for 2015 and earlier years. (If you filed an extension for your 2015 return, hold on to your records until...