past do tax returns, what should i do?
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contact the IRS or Department of Revenue.  Request a Compromise and Release.  This will give you the power to work with the IRS and work out a payment arrangment to pay the past due taxes.  \n\nIf taxes are not paid, your bank accounts, savings, property (Home, car or any asset) can be attached with liens or seized but the IRS!!!
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You file your federal income tax returns for prior years at the same address you file your current year's return.\n\nwww.irs.gov may have the forms.
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go to the IRS website. It really helped me whan i filed for the first time. And that was in 2002.
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go to irs.gov and look for "Where's my refund".\n\nYou should have indicated to have direct deposit when you sent in your return, if not then it is too late to have it done.
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First, get yourself a taxable income : Then, the Income Tax chaps will only be too happy to methodically teach you how you MUST file your IT returns - or be persecuted forever by their tribe !
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If you meet the requirements to file you better file! All you need to do is get your tax documents together and file a 2001 tax return. You can do them yourself or pay a preparer to do them. Don't freak out. If you don't owe them money than you will not have fines and all that stuff, but I would do them cause once they open an audit they can go back for ever. I hope it works out for you
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What is the question?\n\nYou should speak to an accountant so that you won't get penalized by the IRS.
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From the IRS website \n\n1.6 IRS Procedures: Copies & Transcripts\n\nHow do I request a copy of my tax return for last year?\n\nIf you need an exact copy of a previously filed and processed return and all attachments (including Form W-2 (PDF)), you must complete Form 4506 (PDF), Request for Copy of Tax Return and mail it to the IRS address in the instructions along with a $39 fee for each tax year requested. Copies are generally available for returns filed in the current and past 6 years. \n\nIn cases where an exact copy of the return is not needed, tax return and transcripts may be ordered. The tax return transcript shows most line items contained on the return as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. In most cases, a tax return transcript will meet the requirements for lending institutions for mortgage verification purposes. \n\nThe transcript can be ordered by completing a Form 4506-T (PDF) or calling (800) 829-1040 and following the prompts in the recorded message. There is no charge for the transcript and you should receive it in 10 business days from the time we receive your request. Tax return transcripts are generally available for the current and past three years. If you need a statement of your tax account which shows changes that you or the IRS made after the original return was filed, you must request a "Tax Account Transcript". This transcript shows basic data including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income, taxable income, payments and adjustments made on your account. Tax return and account transcripts are generally available for the current and past 3 years. \n\nForm 4506-T (PDF) can also be used to get proof from the IRS that you did not file a tax return for a particular tax year. \n\nForms can be downloaded at Forms & Pubs or ordered by calling (800) 829-3676. \n\n\nReferences:
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File your 2005 return on time if possible.\n\nFile all of the returns in separate envelopes.\n\nIt doesn't matter if you mail them all at the same time or staggered.  By separating them into individual envelopes, they will be handled separately.\n\nYou might even indicate on the outside of the envelope which tax year is contained inside.
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Tax laws change from year to year ... best get a new copy and write it off on your taxes. \n\nMake sure the shortcut points to the correct folder. You might have to re-install it but save last year's return first.
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Most tax preparers will check over your return for free.  I know that Liberty Tax Service will and I think H&R block and Jackson Hewitt will also.  They will charge you to correct it if you messed up, but it gives you the best of both worlds.  If you get it right you don't have to pay.  If you make a mistake it gets caught by someone other than the IRS :)
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Most of us live with the idea that the past repeats itself.  \n\nThey are checking:\n\n1)  Did you lie on your application about your past salary?\n2)  Have you been in the same line of work for the last two years?\n3)  Does it show your salary has been going up?\n4)  Have you filed taxes for the last two years (otherwise the IRS could put a lien against your house once you have one)\n\nIt goes on and on, but the rest are just variations of the four above.\n\nContrary to the guy above me, it is almost ALWAYS REQUIRED UNLESS you are going with a stated income loan.
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If you haven't filed, you should file at your earliest possible convenience. You have three years from the original due date of the return to file a tax return (or amended return) to claim any tax refunds. That means as of right now, you can file your 2004, 2003, and 2002 tax returns and still get a refund. What about 2001 and earlier? You should also file those as well. If your return shows a refund, you won't get that refund check. Sorry. If you owe, penalties and interest will be added.\n\nAs a practical matter, you will still need various documents to support your tax return -- such as W2s and mortgage interest statements. Those records are generally kept for 5 to 7 years by the IRS. So you can get copies of your supporting documents if need be.\n\nAs for tax collections, the IRS can collect on tax debts for up to 10 years from the date you actually filed a return. If you never filed, they can collect tax debts indefinitely. Just another benefit of filing at your earliest possible convenience.\n\nYou can find all the IRS time limits (or "statute of limitations" as they are called) from my web site at the link below.\n\nAll the best,\n\nWilliam Perez\ntaxes.about.com
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The best is to file an Income Tax Return. One, because that keeps away any IRS wondering why you have not filed and second cause in case you will need to apply for a grant (say you want to go back to school or have a child that needs co-signer) you will need to prove that you have not made a certain high income... If you do not have a tax return, you don't have proof. In fact, depending on income made that month shown on 1099 Misc, when you subtract the standard deduction (or if you bought a house and itemize on schedule A interest paid for the year, real estate taxes paid and any discount points that you might have paid, that might be more than the standard deduction amount). It really depends on figures that you made and whether you file single or joint. Play with figures a little bit. Run different scenarios. I used to work for a Tax preparation company (do not want to give name but the most famous one) and you do your taxes the way is more advantageous for you providing you keep it within the legal side.\nIn other words after you subtract all deductions you might end up with 0 adjustable gross income... therefore no need to worry about losses...or owing... But play with figures.\nHope my explanation helps.
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You may need to ask your question with some additional details.\n\nI assuming here, but it appears that you failed to files returns on which you were due a refund.  You most likely received a demand for return notice within the first 18 months.  You filed a return well after three years from the original or extended due date.  And you were denied your refund as a result of statute.  You requested an administrative appeal based on their decision. They are asking you for the grounds of your appeal.\n\nIf so, here is what happened.  The statute of limitations runs for three years from the date of the filing of the return.  If you don't file a return, the statute never stops running, and the IRS can come after you to prepare a return at any time.\n\nHowever, if the IRS has money due to you, and you do not request it back within three years of the original due date, or extended due date, they are not permitted to continue to hold your money ad infinitum.  No government agency is permitted to hold your money if they cannot find you and follow set proceedures in order to reach you.\n\nAs the IRS cannot hold your money after the time allowed by statute, they submit the money to the deparment of unclaimed property.  The Federal government and every State has a department of unclaimed property, which makes the money available for government use until you file sufficient claims.\n\nIf my summary is close to correct, and the IRS followed ALL required proceedures in order to notify you of their intent to submit your property, then you have no grounds for administrative appeal, and instead need to focus you efforts on the department of unclaimed property.  If the IRS failed to follow ALL required proceedures, then that is the grounds for your appeal.  And you will need to specify which proceedures were not followed under statute.
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Go to the residing county appraisal district to get the form.  If you been live in the house for more than one year, some county will let you back date and refund your tax money.
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You better talk to a tax person.  If you've filed already, and took the deduction, then you'll have to amend.  But if you went to file and realized your mistake, they can help you back out your money.