George4Tacks
Level 15

It may depend upon your state. Here is the California requirement from (of all things) the instructions for the 8879

The general California statute of limitations is the later of four years from
the due date of the tax return or four years from the date the tax return
is filed. Exception: An extended statute of limitations period may apply if
the taxpayer’s California or federal tax returns are related to or subject to
a California or a federal audit.


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