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amcs76
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How many years to file back taxes?

I'm helping a family member with their taxes. They are in their 30s and have never filed a tax return. How many years do we need to go back? I also was looking into the voluntary disclosure program as well. 

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How many years to file back taxes?

As per the CRA, you can go back 10 years to file your income tax return. Here is the link to the past years' returns which will need to be completed by hand. The last 7 years can be filed with TurboTax - here is the link to the past years.

 

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amcs76
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How many years to file back taxes?

Does the CRA require you to go back 10 years though? You can go back 10 years, but how many years do they require you to go back?

How many years to file back taxes?

If you worked, or even if you did not and just did a basic zero-income return- you can still be entitled to some credits and might get a refund. We would suggest that you contact the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 so that they can give you specifics in your case.

 

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