| Are you not filing your back taxes because you are | | | | deal with the IRS once the returns are in hand. |
| afraid of what the IRS will do to you? That's | | | | Tax experts can really help when with your filing |
| understandable, but the very best thing you can do for | | | | because they know exactly what your rights as a tax |
| yourself is get those taxes filed even if you can't pay. | | | | payer are and how to execute those rights and keep |
| The IRS sees not filing back taxes as being far worse | | | | the IRS from violating or trampling on them. You do |
| than filing and not paying. This is why they impose | | | | have options to take advantage of when dealing with |
| much higher penalties unfiled taxes rather than unpaid | | | | the IRS, but you had better believe they aren't going to |
| taxes. They really have the ability to make your life | | | | tell you about them. You need a tax professional to |
| miserable. So, it is important to avoid getting into that | | | | guide you through the process and come up with a |
| situation with the IRS and get those taxes filed quickly, | | | | plan that best suits your particular needs. A tax |
| even if you can't send a check. | | | | professional can ensure that you get the maximum |
| The best case scenario for filing unfiled returns is | | | | amount of deductions on your late returns and they |
| when you haven't yet heard from the IRS. In this case, | | | | can stop or prevent the IRS from taking any collection |
| you basically beat them to the punch by | | | | actions against you. |
| acknowledging the liability before it appears on their | | | | Filing back taxes doesn't have to be scary or stressful, |
| radar screen. The key is to file first, ask questions later. | | | | especially when you consult a tax professional. Just |
| If you can't afford to send in the payment then you | | | | remember how important it is to file your back taxes |
| can worry about that later, just make sure the | | | | as soon as you can to alleviate any future IRS |
| paperwork is in. Of course, the IRS will threaten with | | | | problems. Being proactive about your tax situation will |
| more fees once they receive the return, but that is | | | | make a world of difference when it comes time to |
| where the tax experts come in. You should consult | | | | negotiate a settlement that is favorable to you and not |
| with a tax expert when you need to file back taxes | | | | the IRS. |
| so they can come up with a plan for you to further | | | | |