Can you help me catch up on several years of unfiled tax returns?
Yes, we can help you catch up. This situation is more common than you might think, and there is a clear path to getting current with the IRS.
Simona is both a CPA and an Enrolled Agent, which means she has the credentials and authority to handle every part of this process. That includes reconstructing your books for the missing years, preparing the back personal tax returns, and representing you directly before the IRS if there are notices, penalties, or payment arrangements to work through.
The first step is figuring out where things stand. We look at what years are missing, what records you still have, and what needs to be rebuilt. For many self-employed business owners, this means pulling bank and credit card statements, piecing together income and expenses, and building the books back to a point where we can prepare accurate returns. Our small business bookkeeping services include this kind of catch-up work for the years that fell behind.
Once the records are in order, we prepare the personal returns for each missing year. If you’re a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, your business income flows onto your personal return through Schedule C, so that business activity is captured as part of your individual filing.
If the IRS has already sent notices or assessed penalties, Simona can step in through IRS representation. Her Enrolled Agent credential gives her the authority to communicate with the IRS on your behalf, respond to correspondence, and negotiate payment arrangements if needed. You don’t have to face those conversations alone.
The IRS generally looks more favorably on taxpayers who come forward on their own than on those who wait to be contacted. Getting compliant now, before additional penalties and interest pile up, is almost always the better move. The IRS has programs for taxpayers who are behind, and coming forward voluntarily puts you in a stronger position.
If you have several years of unfiled returns and want to get caught up, reach out for a consultation. We’ll talk through your specific situation, what records you have, and what it will take to get you current.
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