Filing back taxes - where to start?

[Deleted]

Hypothetically, yes, meet with a CPA.

[Deleted]

Unless this person has excessive knowledge of taxes and the IRS (which is doubtful, or they would have filed) then a CPA would be the way to go.

[SJ]

I wouldn't think of tackling this without a CPA. Hire a professional.

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Hypothetically, how long have taxes not been filed?

And, hypothetically, why not?

[hubes]

Hire a CPA for sure. Be prepared to pay for it, but it will save so much in the long run (this comes from someone who HIRED someone to do my taxes, and found out that they neglected to file in all the correct states, that was not cheap to fix).

[Deleted]

Low income or old? Maybe try a law clinic. But yes get a tax specialist to help.

[mrssavy42112]

Without a doubt, see a CPA. Backed taxes are no joke. My friend owed from 2008 to present. He was so dumb & didn’t realize that when you don’t pay, not only do you get assessed fees & penalties, but interest. He thought it just sat there until he paid it. He owed a lot. The longer you let it sit there, the worse it will be.