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Quick Answer. Back taxes can be filed for up to 10 years after the tax year in which the resident neglected to file income taxes, according to ETaxes.com. After 10 years, the statute of limitations runs out for the Internal Revenue Service to collect back taxes in most states.
What to keep after filing your taxes and how long. Knowing what information to save and for how long can be confusing. As a general rule of thumb, keep tax returns and related documents for at least three years from the April 15 filing deadline. Three years is also the amount of time you have to amend your return. 2  Four years: Many income-taxing states have an additional year to audit individual returns. 3  Six years: Forms W-2, 1099, etc. because the IRS has six years to contact you if you've failed to report income.