Falling Behind Is More Common Than You Think
People miss tax filings for many reasons: illness, a hard stretch in life or business, lost records, or simple dread of dealing with it. Whatever the reason, unfiled returns do not go away on their own, and the longer they sit, the harder they are to face. Botwinick & Botwinick, CPAs PC helps Atlanta individuals and businesses catch up on past-due returns.
Why It Is Worth Fixing
When a return is not filed, the IRS may estimate your tax for you, and that estimate generally does not reflect your deductions, credits or family situation. Penalties and interest can add up over time. Filing the actual returns is usually the way to put the matter on accurate footing.
How We Help You Catch Up
Find out where things stand
With your authorization (Form 2848), we can request your IRS records to see which years the IRS has on file, including income reported to the IRS by employers and others. Learn more on our Get Your IRS File page.
Rebuild your records
If paperwork is missing, there are often ways to reconstruct it, such as bank statements, copies of income documents and other sources. We will tell you what we need and help you find it.
Prepare and file the returns
We prepare each past-due return accurately, then file it. If you owe a balance, we can discuss how to pay it, including payment plan options.
Common Questions
- How many years do I need to file? It depends on your circumstances. We will review your situation and advise you.
- What if I cannot pay what I owe? Filing is still important. Payment options exist, and we can explain them.
- What if I am owed a refund? Refunds on old returns are subject to time limits, which is one more reason not to wait.
See also back taxes owed and our broader tax relief services.