One type of asbestos (chrysotile) can cause a type of lung cancer  (mesothelioma) and most types of asbestos cause a lung disease  called asbestosis (a type of silicosis), wâ¦hen small airborne fibers  of the asbestos are inhaled.
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.
First, in order to collect a refund, a tax return must be filed with the IRS no later than three years from the due date of the return. After that, the money gets absorbed by the treasury, so you should stay on top of it. There is no penalty for filing a late return if you qualify for a refund.