What is the typical timeline for tax audits conducted by AFIP?

The timeline for tax audits conducted by AFIP (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) is generally set at five years from the date of tax return submission. This period is significant because it reflects the administrative capacity of the agency to review and verify tax compliance adequately. The five-year limit allows AFIP to gather and analyze data effectively without overextending its resources or delaying the audit process for taxpayers.

This timeframe is standardized in many jurisdictions to balance the need for tax enforcement with taxpayer rights, ensuring that audits occur within a reasonable period after returns have been filed. Taxpayers can reasonably assume that after this five-year window, their returns are generally considered accepted and beyond the scope of audit scrutiny unless new evidence suggests otherwise.