I live in Victoria Canada for the last 8 years. I filed my New York taxes 2004 from Canada and I haven't file since . I would like to continue filing with the states, to receive my ss benefits or any other benefits when I retire What must I do this year to get back on track.Thank you

It is likely there is NO legal requirement to file NY state taxes, ebcause you no longer LIVE in NY state.

However, you DO have a legal requirement to file FEDERAL U.S. income taxes even if you are living in another country. It is likely you owe NO taxes due to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) and/or the Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116), but you STILL have to file.

You need to go back and file for 2005 through 2011. You should file tax year 2008 FIRST, because you may be entitled to a refund due to the Recovery Rebate Credit, but that return MUST be filed by 15 April 2012 or you FORFEIT the refund.

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