File Tax Return Late

Question: Can I still file a 2005 Minnesota tax return and collect the refund owed to me?

I didn’t file a MN return for 2005 because I didn’t pay state tax because I used to be considered a nonresident (Active Military). They changed the law in MN (my legal state of residence) and it appears I had a refund coming to me. Am I still able to file a 2005 state tax return this late and collect the refund? How long do you legally have to file if you don’t owe money or if you have a refund?

Answer: if you didn’t file the return at all as you said, it would not be an amended form. it’d be considered a first filing. you are able to file up to 3 years ago and still receive any refunds. if you file after that time, your return will be considered out of statute and you will not qualify for a refund. below is the 2005 minnesota individual income tax form.

http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/individ/prior_years/2005/forms/m1_print.pdf

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How can I file a late 2006 tax return?