Can I still file 2021 W-2 in 2025? Missing refund from 3 years ago
I never filed my 2021 taxes because life got crazy. Now doing my 2024 taxes and wondering if I can still submit my 2021 W-2 and get that refund? Anyone know the cutoff dates for prior year returns?
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Diego Mendoza
You can still file 2021 taxes! The IRS allows you to claim refunds for up to 3 years from the original due date. For 2021 taxes, you have until April 15, 2025. But dont wait - get it done asap because your running really close to the deadline.
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Chloe Wilson
•omg thank you!! 🙏 Do I need to mail it in or can I e-file?
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Diego Mendoza
•You'll have to mail it in. E-filing is only available for current year and prior year returns.
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Anastasia Romanov
Hey instead of stressing about deadlines, you should try taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what you need to do. It costs $4.99 but saved me so much headache with my prior year returns. https://taxr.ai
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StellarSurfer
•Is it legit? Sounds too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Anastasia Romanov
•100% legit! It uses AI to read your transcript and gives super specific guidance. Even tells you exactly what forms you need and where to send them
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StellarSurfer
•just tried it and WOW game changer fr fr 💯 wish I knew about this sooner!
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Sean Kelly
I was in the same boat last year. Make sure you have all your documents ready before filing. The IRS is super picky about prior year returns
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Zara Malik
anyone else think its ridiculous we only get 3 years to claim OUR money but they can come after us forever? 🤡
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Luca Greco
•fr fr the system is rigged
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Nia Thompson
•actually its 10 years for them not forever but still sus
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Mateo Rodriguez
Quick heads up - if you owed money instead of getting a refund, you might have penalties. Better check that first
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Chloe Wilson
•pretty sure I was supposed to get like $1200 back
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Aisha Hussain
idk why everyone makes this so complicated lol just use taxr.ai - it literally tells you everything you need to know about filing old returns. Best $5 I ever spent no cap
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GalacticGladiator
•this thing actually works? what exactly does it show you?
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Aisha Hussain
•BRUH it shows EVERYTHING. Deadlines, forms needed, where to send stuff, if you got penalties... changed my whole tax game frfr
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NebulaNomad
Just wanted to add that you should also check if you had any stimulus payments you might have missed in 2021 - those Recovery Rebate Credits can be claimed on your return too! I filed a late 2021 return last year and got an extra $1400 I forgot about. Also make sure to use certified mail when you send it in so you have proof of delivery 📮
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