Skip to main content
Level 2
February 26, 2022
Question

What does a T/P who hasn't filed for several years do?

  • February 26, 2022
  • 5 replies
  • 15 views

A prospective client came to my office today and told me that he hasn't filed for years.  He also told me that he had received a letter from the IRS saying that they didn't recognize him when he did try to file.  What should I do?

 

This topic has been closed for replies.

5 replies

Level 7
February 26, 2022

Answer: First, figure out what years need to be filed. If out of statute, no refund will be issued. Then start preparing returns....

IRonMaN
Level 15
February 26, 2022

Second option - it's the middle of tax season, he hasn't filed for years.  Do you really want him as a client and if so, does he really go to the top of the pile when you have folks that timely file every year wanting to have their returns prepared ASAP.

Slava Ukraini!
February 26, 2022

@IRonMaN wrote:

when you have folks that timely file every year wanting to have their returns prepared ASAP.


 

You can ignore the folks that need a 7203 or a 8915-F.  🤣

sjrcpa
Level 15
February 26, 2022

If you do take him on after April 18 you get a large retainer first.

The more I know the more I don’t know.