Why You Should File Back Taxes Now to Avoid IRS Penalties, I

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If you haven’t filed your past due tax return, it's important to act quickly to avoid IRS late filing penalties and limit interest charges. The longer you wait, the more you could owe in penalties and accrued interest.

If you're owed a tax refund — from federal withholding or estimated tax payments — you must file your return within 3 years of the original due date to claim it. This same rule applies if you're eligible for tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Miss that deadline, and you forfeit your refund or credit.

Unfiled tax returns can also affect your financial life. Many loan applications, including those for mortgages or personal loans, require proof of filed tax returns. Not filing can delay or even prevent loan approval.

Beyond financial consequences, failing to file a tax return can expose you to potential criminal charges. Willfully failing to file is a federal offense and may lead to criminal investigation, prosecution, and even jail time in serious cases. The IRS may view multiple years of unfiled returns or large unpaid tax balances as signs of tax evasion or fraud.

In some cases, if you don’t file, the IRS may file a substitute return on your behalf. This often results in a higher tax bill because the IRS won't include deductions, exemptions, or credits you may qualify for. You’ll receive a Notice of Deficiency (CP3219N), also known as a 90-day letter, giving you limited time to respond before the IRS finalizes the assessment.

How Attorney Alena Miles Helps With Back Taxes, IRS Compliance, and Penalty Relief.

Review of Your IRS Filing History
We help individuals and businesses by conducting an initial tax assessment to review your IRS account, identify missing or unfiled tax returns, and determine your current tax compliance status.

Back Tax Preparation and IRS Compliance Support
If you have unfiled tax returns, we can assist with preparing and filing past due federal and state tax returns to bring you back into IRS compliance. Whether you’re behind one year or several, we help get your tax filings up to date.

IRS Penalty Abatement Services
Owing penalties for late filing or late payment? We assist with applying for IRS penalty abatement, including first-time penalty relief and reasonable cause waivers to reduce or eliminate penalties and interest.

Help With IRS Amnesty and Voluntary Disclosure Programs
If you're worried about criminal exposure or large back tax liabilities, we can evaluate your eligibility for IRS amnesty options such as the Voluntary Disclosure Program or other IRS tax relief programs designed to help taxpayers come forward and avoid harsher penalties.

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Why You Should File Back Taxes Now to Avoid IRS Penalties, I

DELINQUENT FILINGS

How Attorney Alena Miles Helps With Back Taxes, IRS Compliance, and Penalty Relief.

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