How long can HMRC go back for VAT?
How long can HMRC go back for VAT? How far back can HMRC go in a tax investigation? The HMRC investigation time limit is 4 years if an innocent error is suspected; where mistakes in tax returns are deemed careless or negligent, the window extends to 6 years. Suspicion of deliberate tax evasion warrants an investigation period of 20 years.
Can IRS collect taxes after 10 years?
After this 10-year period or statute of limitations has expired, the IRS can no longer try and collect on an IRS balance due.