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

[cginetto]

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?

[Ephesians3-14]

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

[IRonMaN]

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.

[TaxGuyBill]

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@IRonMaN wrote:

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

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

[rcooley25]

My thoughts exactly. Give that person a wide berth

[sjrcpa]

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