April 15
For 2016 tax returns, the normal April 15 deadline to claim a refund has also been extended to July 15, 2020. The law provides a three-year window of opportunity to claim a refund. If taxpayers do not file a return within three years, the money becomes property of the U.S. Treasury.

How do I know if I filed taxes in 2016?

Here are four options to find out your status with the IRS.

1. Ask the IRS. Call the IRS directly at (800) 829-1040, or go in person to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
2. Get your IRS transcripts.
3. Research your IRS online account for tax information.
4. Outsource the research to a tax pro.

Where do I Send my electronically filed tax return?

The electronically filed return contains a field for you, the electronic filer, to tell us where and how to send the request for supporting documents. Unless otherwise indicated by the tax preparer pre-assessment and/or post-assessment review contact code, we will send it directly to you by mail.

What are the general instructions for certain information returns?

2016 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Contents Page Reminders…..1 Items You Should Note…..2

Is the post bankruptcy return accepted in efile?

The in-bankruptcy and post-bankruptcy returns are also exclusions from EFILE. Only pre-bankruptcy returns that are not early filed are accepted through EFILE.

Can you use refile to file amended tax returns?

You cannot use the ReFILE web service to file an amended T1 return for any tax year except 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. In addition, you cannot file a return electronically in any of the following situations: