Steve PerryGetting current fixes the IRS account. Staying current prevents the next balance. Real IRS resolution requires both.
Steve PerrySome older tax years still matter. File additional years when they reduce balances, support basis, explain later returns, or improve IRS resolution strategy.
Steve PerryIRS collection alternatives start with compliance. Filed returns, current payments and no new balances open the door to most resolution options.
Steve PerryMissing returns require strategy. The right question is not how many years are missing, but which years must be filed to restore compliance and resolve the IRS account.