Tag: failure to file penalty

Can I Go to Jail for Past-Due (Delinquent) Taxes?

Past-due taxes

Past-due (delinquent) taxes create a stressful situation for taxpayers who fall behind or file late.  Liens, wage garnishment, and fines only increase anxiety for those behind on their taxes.  To make matters worse, there is a question of an even bigger punishment for delinquent taxes: Can you go to jail for falling behind on taxes?

Have Unfiled Tax Returns? Here are A Few Ways a Tax Attorney Can Help

Failure to file

Do you have previous tax returns that you have not filed?  Perhaps this was due to procrastination or in a misguided attempt to avoid paying taxes?  To limit the penalties the IRS can assess, including criminal charges, it is of the utmost importance that you act quickly to remedy this situation. The very first step… Read more »

Know Your Legal Options for When You Discover Unfiled Tax Returns

IRS tax returns

Every year you are required to file a tax return with the IRS.  Failing to do so can have numerous consequences, from penalties to criminal charges. Learn more about what you can expect if you have unfiled tax returns, what options you have, and how a tax attorney can help. Key Insights We Will Discuss… Read more »