IRS Problem Resolution
Years of unfiled returns? Common — and fixable.
Missing years of returns is a surprisingly common situation. We reconstruct records, file in the order that minimizes penalties, and then negotiate resolution on any remaining balance. Most clients are up-to-date within 60-90 days of engaging us.
In short
Failing to file is a separate problem from failing to pay — and often the worse one. The IRS charges 5%/month (up to 25%) for failure-to-file vs. 0.5%/month for failure-to-pay. We file back returns in the order that minimizes penalties, claim every legitimate deduction, and resolve any remaining balance. Most multi-year non-filer cases close within 60-90 days.
Why filing matters more than paying
The IRS distinguishes between failure to file (severe penalty) and failure to pay (modest penalty). Filing immediately stops the failure-to-file penalty even if you can't pay the balance. This single shift in approach saves most non-filer clients thousands.
How we reconstruct records
- Pull IRS wage and income transcripts (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s the IRS has on file)
- Identify deductions and credits you're entitled to claim
- Estimate self-employment income from bank deposits if records are incomplete
- Reconstruct expenses using contemporaneous evidence (credit-card statements, bank records, calendars)
- File returns in chronological order to apply refunds and credits forward
Substitute For Return (SFR) cleanup
If the IRS filed a Substitute For Return on your behalf for missing years, it almost certainly overstates your income (no deductions, no credits). We file a properly prepared original return to replace the SFR — often slashing the assessed balance.
FAQ
Questions we hear about non-filed tax returns.
How many years back do I need to file?
Related IRS topics
Often paired with non-filed tax returns.
Back Taxes Owed
Owe back taxes to the IRS? We resolve back-tax balances via installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible status. Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale.
IRS Audit Representation
IRS audit representation in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Correspondence, office, and field audits — we handle every type so you never face the IRS alone.
Payroll Tax Problems
Unpaid payroll taxes (941, 940) or trust-fund liability? We handle IRS payroll tax cases aggressively — penalties accrue fast.
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