At TaxWorx, LLC, we’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for individuals and business owners to fall behind on filing their tax returns. Life happens—job changes, illness, divorce, financial hardship, or just feeling overwhelmed. Unfortunately, when it comes to the IRS, ignoring unfiled returns only makes the situation worse.
If you or someone you know is dealing with unfiled tax returns, it’s critical to act now before the problem spirals further out of control. As a Fort Worth-based firm that specializes in IRS representation, we’re here to help you face the issue head-on—and resolve it with confidence.
What Really Happens When You Don’t File?
It’s a common misconception that if you don’t file, the IRS will forget about it. They won’t. In fact, the longer you wait, the more penalties, interest, and enforcement actions you could face. Here’s what you might be up against:
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Substitute for Return (SFR): If you don’t file, the IRS may file one for you using only the income they know about. They won’t include deductions or credits you’re entitled to—often resulting in a much higher tax bill.
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Penalties & Interest: The Failure to File penalty is 5% per month on your unpaid taxes, up to 25%. Add in interest and the Failure to Pay penalty, and your tax bill can grow rapidly.
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IRS Enforcement: Unfiled returns can trigger liens, levies, wage garnishments, or even passport restrictions.
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Lost Refunds: If the IRS owes you money, you only have three years to claim it. After that, it’s gone.
Why People Don’t File – And Why It’s More Common Than You Think
At TaxWorx, we regularly work with clients who haven’t filed in years. Often, they’re not trying to avoid taxes—they’re just stuck in a cycle of anxiety and uncertainty. Some common reasons include:
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Fear of owing money they can’t pay.
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Confusion over filing requirements, especially for contractors or self-employed workers.
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Major life events like illness, divorce, or the death of a loved one.
Whatever your reason, you’re not alone—and it’s never too late to fix it. The IRS is often more reasonable when you voluntarily come forward rather than waiting for them to act.
How TaxWorx Can Help
With decades of experience in tax matters, our founder Michael D. Dunlap, CPA has helped countless Texans get back into compliance with the IRS. At TaxWorx, we make the process manageable and judgment-free. Here’s what we do:
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Reconstruct Your Returns: We obtain wage and income transcripts directly from the IRS to accurately recreate your missing returns.
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Penalty Abatement: If you qualify, we’ll pursue penalty relief to reduce the total amount owed.
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Strategic Filing: We help prioritize which years to file first based on IRS policies and your best financial interests.
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Long-Term Compliance: We’ll not only fix the past—we’ll put a plan in place to help you stay current going forward.
Let’s Get You Back on Track—Starting Today
The sooner you reach out, the more options we can put on the table—and the more control you’ll have over the outcome. If you’re in Fort Worth or the surrounding area, call TaxWorx at (817) 241-4120 for a private, no-pressure consultation.
You don’t have to face the IRS alone. We help good people through tough tax problems—every day.
