What happens if I just don't file?
Penalties and interest keep growing, and the IRS can eventually file a Substitute for Return on your behalf that leaves out deductions you'd qualify for. Filing yourself almost always produces a better result.
Tax help
Missed the tax deadline? Let's fix it fast.
Filing late is fixable — and the sooner we file, the less it costs you.
Prepared by real tax specialists — with Enrolled Agent or CPA review when your return calls for it.
Life happens, and missing the deadline is more common than you'd think. The important thing is to file as soon as possible, because the failure-to-file penalty is generally larger than the failure-to-pay penalty.
If you're actually owed a refund, there's generally no penalty for filing late, but you don't want to wait too long, since the window to claim a refund eventually closes. If you owe, filing now stops the failure-to-file penalty from growing.
Keep in mind that if you filed an extension, that extended your time to file — but not your time to pay. Any tax owed was still due by the original deadline, so filing now helps you settle the balance and stop further penalties.
What we do
How we help
- File your late return quickly and correctly
- Calculate what you actually owe, including penalties and interest
- Set up an IRS payment plan if you can't pay in full
- Catch up multiple late years if you've fallen behind
- Confirm whether you're actually owed a refund instead
- Deal with any IRS notices tied to the late return
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you still file after the deadline?
Yes. We e-file or paper-file late returns and help you minimize the penalties and interest where possible.
I filed an extension. Am I late?
An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay. If you owed tax, it was due at the original deadline, so any balance may have been accruing penalties and interest since then.
What if I'm getting a refund?
If you're owed a refund, there's generally no late-filing penalty. Still, don't wait too long, because the window to claim a refund eventually closes and the money is forfeited.
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