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Behind on taxes. We can fix it.

Help with back taxes for Indiana businesses and individuals — file the missing returns, negotiate installment agreements, prepare OICs when warranted.

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Back taxes get worse the longer they sit. Penalties compound, the IRS can file substitute returns (almost always worse than what you'd file yourself), and collections action eventually starts. The fix is straightforward: get current, then negotiate.

What's the first step with unfiled back taxes?

File. We prepare missing federal and Indiana returns based on whatever records you have — bank statements, 1099s, W-2s, prior years. Filing reduces penalties, stops the SFR (substitute for return) process, and puts the actual numbers in front of the IRS.

What if I owe more than I can pay?

Most cases resolve via installment agreement — IRS streamlined plans go up to $50k over 72 months without much friction. Above that, partial-pay installment agreements or OICs come into play. We model which path fits.

Can I get penalties abated?

Sometimes — first-time penalty abatement is available if compliant for the prior 3 years. Reasonable-cause abatement requires documented cause (medical, natural disaster, reliance on bad advice). We file the request as part of the engagement.

Common questions

Back Taxes — questions we get

How many years back should I file?
Generally six years per IRS policy for non-filers. We assess if older years matter (refund claims expire after 3 years; older years rarely produce refunds and don't have to be filed unless the IRS specifically asks).
Will I go to jail for not filing?
Almost never for civil cases. Criminal tax cases require willfulness + significant dollars + IRS Criminal Investigation referral. Voluntary disclosure programs exist for high-stakes cases.
What about Indiana back taxes?
Indiana DOR has its own collection process — generally faster and harsher than federal. We handle Indiana alongside federal. INTIME portal is the operational tool.
How much does this cost?
Unfiled returns: $500–$2,000 per year depending on complexity. Negotiation: hourly or flat depending on path. Combined back-tax cleanup engagements typically run $5,000–$25,000.

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Where to start

Defense

IRS Representation

Audit defense, notice response, installment agreements, OICs, and CP-2000 letters. You don't talk to the IRS — we do.

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Urgent

Catch-up & Cleanup

Months or years behind? We rebuild your books from receipts, statements, and exports — no judgment, just clean numbers.

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Annual

Business Tax Prep

Federal and Indiana returns for S-corps, partnerships, LLCs, and schedule-C filers — modeled before they're filed.

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Ready to keep more of what you earn?

Talk to a CPA who actually picks up. Quick scoping call, no pressure — we'll tell you straight if we're the right fit.

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