Back Taxes

Back taxes, unpaid taxes and unfiled tax returns are handled in the United States by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has been empowered by law to charge you large penalties and high interest for any taxes they figure are owed.

Why Are They Important?

Let's say it again just to be clear. The IRS has been empowered by U.S. law to charge you large penalties and high interest for any taxes they figure are owed. Fixing a back tax case allows you to settle the matter, which can stop further penalties and interest on the amount you owe as well as protect your assets from being frozen or seized.

Back Tax Problems are Common

According to the Internal Revenue Service, approximately twenty percent of the taxpayers in the United States either owe back taxes or are late in filing a tax return.

Sometimes a person receives a lump sum payment from an inheritance, or a settlement, or a lottery or a casino jackpot, and they can end up owing back taxes if they do not properly figure and pay the appropriate amount of tax when due.

To at least avoid being late when you file your tax, see our pointers about how to file for a tax extension.

The free online edition of Fix Back Taxes: Settle Your Tax Debt and Move On! is available right here on this website!