2007-03-04 08:05:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
First, you do have to complete the returns to determine the tax due. In some cases, you may actually be due a refund. If that is the case, you can still claim refunds for up to 3 years after the return was originally due. Unfortunately, there is no similar time limit for taxes owed. The primary job of the IRS is collecting taxes. If you go to them and make a sincere effort, they have no reason to make things harder on you. You should probably consult a CPA just to be sure you are completing each years return according to the rules that apply to that tax year.
2007-03-04 11:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
An IRS Agent helped me on missed years filing - and there was no intimidation or hassle. The agent while dull and business like, was non hostile nor threatening.
As long as you are earnest in getting things straightened out, they are not going to hang you from the nearest tree. Some 20 + years ago would have possibly been another matter entirely.
If for whatever reason an Agent gives you a hard time, call your Governor's office and explain you are trying to get everything corrected and up to par but the agent is giving you a hard time. Ask the governor's office if they can help you speak to someone in the IRS who will be more civil.
Naturally they are going to want to try and make arrangements for payment even if its in installments - so don't consider it hassling if they try to get you to commit to payment or installments. Only if they refuse to help you file, or refuse to accept your earnest attempts at arranging installments should you feel the agent is not being helpful.
Odds are everything will go smooth, despite a little bit of nervousness on your part.
I have Been There - Done That, but don't have the T-Shirt though.
2007-03-04 17:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, with the help of a CPA or Enrolled Agent. Its not so easy to lay your hands on old versions of the popular diy software and there is no guarantee it will be the final version for that year. If it is a lot of tax you will want a CPA/EA in your corner as penalties and interest are a big issue in such situations.
2007-03-04 16:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
file right away. it doesnt matter if you have the money or not, if you dont file it can be considered criminal. the irs will work with you to make a payment arrangement if its a large amount. If you let it get away from you you could be diggin yourself nto a great big hole, they WILL find you, they have special people hired at the irs just for non payers.
2007-03-04 16:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ann S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋