Talk:How to handle Non-Filers
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How to handle Non-Filers?
I had someone approach me about doing their taxes, however, they have not filed for 2003 yet. They did not do an extension for either 2003 or 2004, so are now behind on them both.
I've heard there are ways to handle this to get them in less trouble, but I don't know what they are. Ideas?
Laura
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Laura - I assume this is an individual return. If they don't owe any taxes then they should get them filed and get their refund and that will be the end of it (unless they live in a State that might "possibly" throw a penalty against them, but I doubt it). If they owe then they do have penalties and interest accruing as time passes. They should file as soon as they can to hold penalties and interest to a minimum. There are more extreme situations which they can have penalties abated but an answer of "I just didn't get around to it" won't fly. This is about as much as I can say preliminarily.
--Gregg Gillaspy, CPA, CFP 22:18, 25 May 2005 (CDT)----
