Haven’t Filed Your 2022 Tax Return Yet? Time Is Running Out

If you still haven’t filed your 2022 tax return, now is the time to act. The clock is ticking, and the three-year statute of limitations for claiming a refund is about to expire.

The Key Deadline You Need to Know

Taxpayers have three years from the original filing deadline to claim a federal tax refund. For the 2022 tax year, that means you must file your return by April 15, 2026. After that date, any refund you’re owed is forfeited and becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.

Missing Prior-Year Returns?

It’s also important to note that your 2022 refund may be delayed or held if you have unfiled tax returns from previous years. The IRS often requires all prior-year returns to be filed before releasing refunds.