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Minneapolis Non-Filers: What If You Don't Have Your W-2s and 1099s?

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Industry Observer with Redden Law 391899

There are millions of non-filers in the United States.  The IRS considers a non-filer to be any taxpayer that has not yet filed a tax return that is due.  Once a taxpayer decides to make things right with the IRS and their state taxing authority, they have to get into compliance before they can settle any issues with how much money they owe.  The first step to doing that is to file the 6 most recently due returns.  This can be difficult if you no longer have the records. (Or NEVER had them)

 

I am a tax attorney in Minneapolis, MN.  I represent taxpayers before the IRS and state taxing authorities.  Some of the issues that I handle include: individual tax debt, audits, and business payroll and income tax debts.  Americans with un-filed tax returns can feel like its hopeless.  It isn't.

 

If you don't have your W-2s, 1099s, or other records you can request your  Wage and Earnings Reports from the IRS.  This will tell you what the IRS knows about your income for the tax years in question.  These reports will probably provide you with most of the information you need.  For many taxpayers it will provide everything that you need to begin getting those missing returns filed.

 

If not?  A talented account can reconstruct these things from your bank statements and other records.  It might be costly to have then recreate your income records, but it will be cheaper than the risks involved with remaining uncompliant.  Penalties and interest will just continue to rise.  Getting compliant will help you begin to crawl out from under that burden. 

 

If you or someone you know has a tax issue, call me at 763-515-0478 or email me at mredden@reddenlawoffice.com

 

Michael Redden

Redden Law, PLLC

12800 Whitewater Dr.

Suite 100

Minnetonka, MN 55343

Ph: 763-515-0478

Email: mredden@reddenlawoffice.com

Appointments: taxhelpmeeting.com

 

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Michael... I'm just gob-smacked by the number of people who are non-filers... I can't imagine the stress that comes with that.

May 31, 2021 06:22 AM
Michael Redden

It really is pretty daunting.  It starts with just one return.  Then another...  Then they are completely outside of the system.  There are many ways to get them back into the system before IRS enforcement notices them though.  They just need to take that first step.

May 31, 2021 11:22 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great information.  Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

Jun 16, 2021 06:31 AM