BLOG
HOMEBack Taxes and Unfiled Tax Returns
Many taxpayers fail to file required tax returns for many reasons. The taxpayer must be aware that failure to file tax returns may be construed as a criminal act by the IRS. This type of criminal act is punishable by one year in jail for each year not filed. Needless to say, it's one thing to owe the IRS money but another thing to potentially lose your freedom for failure to file a tax return.
The IRS may file "SFR" (Substitute For Return) Tax Returns for you. This is the IRS's version of an unfiled tax return. Because SFR returns are filed in the best interest of the government, the only deductions you'll see are standard deductions and one personal exemption. You will not get credit for deductions which you may be entitled to such as exemptions for spouses, children, interest and taxes on your home, cost of any stock or real estate sales, and business expenses, etc. You have the right to file your original tax return, no matter how late it's filed.
For more information click on one of the following services: