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The real question is what is the assessment statute expiration date or ASED. First, if you file your tax return on or before April 15th, the IRS has three years (normally) from April 15th to audit you.
As a side note, the IRS can audit you for longer than three years after the return, but the obligation to prove wrongdoing is on the IRS after this time. One exception to the three year rule is if you claim a deduction writing off bad debt or securities. In these cases, keep the tax return for seven years.s a side note, the IRS can audit you for longer than three years after the return, but the obligation to prove wrongdoing is on the IRS after this time. One exception to the three year rule is if you claim a deduction writing off bad debt or securities. In these cases, keep the tax return for seven years.