One of the biggest problems with preparing your own unfilled taxes is finding the right software. Even when I searched Amazon for software for previous tax years, there were a lot of “product not in stock” pages.
Once you find software for unfiled taxes, your next step is to obtain the correct information to included in the tax return.
Its important for you to understand the difference in the information you have for the tax year and what the IRS actually has on-file, with your tax ID.
If you file a previous year tax return WITHOUT the information which the IRS has on-file, this means your tax return will be flagged.
The best way to avoid a possible paper audit when filing past due tax returns is to contact the IRS directly and ask the the IRS to mail, or fax you the information they have on file.
IF, you have concerns about contacting the IRS for your tax information, because 1) they will ask you for your employer's name and address, and 2) because they will ask you where, do you bank?
Then you are not alone. The kicker is: It is a federal offense to lie to a federal agent. Are IRS customer service representatives considered federal agents? You may not want to be the one to find out!
The IRS, will ask these questions because they will garnish your wages, and or levy your bank account should “they” decide that you owe taxes. The decision of whether or not you owe or not, is based upon the same tax information you need in order to complete your unfilled taxes.
If you need someone to contact the IRS on your behalf, then hire a tax professional to get the information. In fact there are services online which can help you obtain the information. Once you have the information, then purchase the software for unfiled taxes and prepare your unfilled taxes as quickly as possible.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Software for Unfilled Taxes, Not Always Easy to Find
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