Dual citizen needing to file US taxes for last 11 years

rdiks · Post by **rdiks** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:10 pm

Hello,

Can you let me know what the process and requirements are for a USA/Canada dual citizen who hasn't filed a US tax return for about 11 years? This is for my wife and her income in each of those 10 years has been <$5000 CAD each year. She has not had residency or income earned in the US during this time.

Thanks

RD

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:14 pm

IRS accepts backfiling the past six yearas, including 8891 for RRSPs with no problem -- if you come forward before they find out.

rdiks · Post by **rdiks** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:26 pm

Thanks for the info! We'll get on filing the last 6 years. Will the IRS ask about the 5 years before that?

RD

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:07 am

Not typically. They can't hold you responsible for more than six years unless there was some SERIOUS fraudulent activity uncovered -- not simple neglect.