Tax Services
Failing to File Returns Is a Criminal Offense — But Voluntary Compliance Helps
The IRS has increasingly sophisticated systems for detecting unfiled returns. Failing to file is a criminal offense with potential penalties including fines and jail time. However, voluntary compliance — filing overdue returns before the IRS comes to you — typically results in interest and penalties only, without criminal prosecution. If the IRS files returns on your behalf, they minimize your deductions.
- All outstanding prior-year returns prepared and filed
- Record reconstruction where documents are missing
- IRS voluntary disclosure coordination
- Penalty abatement request where applicable
- Repayment strategy development after filing
- Protection from IRS substitute-for-return (SFR) filings
- Coordination with state tax agencies for delinquent state returns