Income tax question

[aces67]

While my bk is still in limbo my lawyer told me to hold off on filing our income taxes. We are due to get a refund of around $1500. I filed an extension on April 13th. How long does that gives us though? I've never filed my taxes late so I don't how the extensions work.

[dingdong]

If you are receiving a refund, you don't have to file an extension.

You only have to file an extension when you owe taxes.

[JoeBankrupt33]

Dingdong is right. When they owe you money, you have 3 years to file the taxes if you want to get paid. The taxes were due 4/15/09, so you can file as late as 4/15/12.

[aces67]

Thanks! looks like I'm in the clear then.