how many years back does irs require to file a tax return
The good news is that the IRS does not require you to go back 20 years, or even 10 years, on your unfiled tax returns. In most cases, the IRS requires you to go back and file your last six years of tax returns to get in their good graces. And then, to make arrangements on payment of what is owed. Thatâs right, a fairly reasonable and more manageable six years and working with IRS collections on payment options.