File IRS Back Taxes

If you need to file IRS back taxes, things are not as bad as you might imagine. In the last ten years, the IRS has modified its view on delinquent taxpayers. Instead of hunting you down and trying to squeeze every last penny out of your wallet, they now are more focused on simply getting you back in the system.

While the IRS is definitely more approachable when it comes time to file back taxes, there can be problems. The primary issue is how much should you actually pay? You might be surprised, but it is rare to actually pay the full amount you owe. Instead, it is better to get a tax professional to negotiate with the IRS regarding accepting a reduced amount.

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Remember, the IRS is more interested in getting you back in the system than it is in collecting every red cent you owe. In short, you can negotiate with them. It is highly inadvisable to do this yourself. Why? Everything you say is evidence against you. If you get a cranky agent or say something that sends up a red flag, you could be in major trouble. Instead of simply working through a way to file your back taxes, you could fall into a full blown audit. Obviously that is not a best case scenario. 

At the end of the day, you are not in a hopeless situation if you have not filed and paid back taxes. The IRS is willing to work with you to a certain extent so it can get you back into the system. You should negotiate to get the best deal you can, but make sure to have a representative do it to save you from saying something that gets you in trouble.