Failing to file your federal or state income tax returns can trigger a cascade of consequences—penalties, interest, collection actions, and even criminal exposure. Our IRS Unfiled Returns service helps you:
Every year you miss can compound your balance with:
By filing unfiled returns today, you stop new penalties, regain compliance, and become eligible for even more relief programs.
No matter the cause, it’s never too late to file. The IRS generally has up to 10 years to assess and collect, so acting now prevents further penalties.
Complete Case Review
We gather all necessary documents and review your IRS/state notices—at no cost.
Penalty Abatement Request
If you qualify for first-time penalty abatement or reasonable-cause waiver, we prepare and submit your request.
Prepare & File Back Returns
Our tax professionals draft, review, and e-file each missing return—bringing you current in weeks, not months.
Negotiate Relief Programs
Once returns are filed, we help you secure an Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreement, or Currently Not Collectible status.
Ongoing IRS Protection
We monitor your account to ensure no new levies or garnishments occur and guide you on all future filings.
Even after you file, you may owe late-filing or late-payment penalties. We specialize in:
For a deep dive into Offers in Compromise, see our IRS Offer in Compromise page.
For refunds, you generally have three years from the original due date. However, the IRS can assess and collect taxes for up to ten years from the date a return was filed (the Collection Statute Expiration Date).
The IRS imposes failure-to-file penalties (up to 25% of the unpaid tax), failure-to-pay penalties (0.5% per month), and interest on both. Filing back returns promptly can stop new penalties and interest from accruing.
You need Forms W-2, 1099, or substitute wage and income transcripts for each year. If records are lost, you can request IRS Wage & Income Transcripts to reconstruct your filing history.
Yes, once you file all back returns, you become eligible for relief programs like Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements, and penalty abatement—helping reduce or eliminate your overall liability.
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