Most people I talk to about their IRS problem have already built the worst-case scenario in their head. The reality is usually much more manageable. I'm Darrin Mish, and I've been representing taxpayers before the IRS for 32 years. Here's what actually tends to happen.<\/p>\n
Laws for Non-filers<\/strong><\/p>\n Not filing your tax returns for a year or more, will undoubtedly alert the IRS and you will be classified as a non-filer<\/a>.\u00a0 If you have acquired this status, you have IRS Problems.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether you have not filed because you procrastinated, you did not have the money to pay the taxes you owed, or you just have chosen not to file, the IRS will catch up with you and you will pay the penalties.<\/p>\n Click here to read or watch more IRS Problem resources.<\/a><\/p>\n IRS Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n The IRS uses a computerized Information Returns Program (IRP) to match W-2\u2019s and 1099 reports to determine if taxpayers have submitted their returns.\u00a0 If it finds no match, it knows the taxpayer has not filed a return.\u00a0 Soon you will be receiving notices.\u00a0 If you ignore these, you will either receive a phone call or letter, a call or visit from a revenue agent, or possibly a visit from a special agent.<\/p>\n Charges<\/strong><\/p>\n Criminal charges can be brought against you if you owe taxes and do not file a tax return.\u00a0 A fine can be assessed up to $25,000 per year and\/or you can be sentenced to one year in prison for each year you failed to file.<\/p>\n Civil charges include penalties and interest that is assessed on the taxes you owe.<\/p>\n IRS Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n The IRS usually does not pursue non-filers after 6 years of the filing date of the tax return.\u00a0 This does not mean that if you did not file a return 10 years ago you are off the hook.\u00a0 If you owed taxes, those taxes have been accruing both penalties and interest.\u00a0 Your tax debt is increasing quickly.<\/p>\n Steps to Take<\/strong><\/p>\n To avoid criminal charges and\/or to add to the civil charges, it is important to file your tax return<\/a> even if it is late and even if you cannot pay the taxes you owe.\u00a0 Do this before the IRS becomes aware of your non-filing status.\u00a0 If you do not have the necessary documentation or tax returns you need, contact the IRS for this information.\u00a0 Remember, just filing your return will stop the penalties assessed for failure to file.\u00a0 Your tax debt will continue to increase with the addition of interest that is accruing though.<\/p>\n If you have not filed your tax return for multiple years, consider mailing each year separately and on different dates.\u00a0 The IRS will not be alerted of your non-filing status as easily if mailed this way.\u00a0 It is also important to mail your returns via certified mail so you will receive notification of receipt.\u00a0 Make sure you keep copies of all your correspondence with the IRS including the postage receipt.<\/p>\n For help with all your IRS Problems<\/a>, contact our office.\u00a0 With our assistance you can resolve your IRS Problems<\/a> and make plans for your future.\u00a0 Contact us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most people I talk to about their IRS problem have already built the worst-case scenario in their head. The reality is usually much more manageable. I'm Darrin Mish, and I've been representing taxpayers before the IRS for 32 years. Here's what actually tends to happen. Laws for Non-filers Not filing your tax returns for a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[592],"tags":[152],"class_list":["post-19222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-irs-problem","tag-unfiled-tax-returns"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19222"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26981,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222\/revisions\/26981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getirshelp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}