Tips for Locating Old W-2s and 1099s for Unfiled Tax Returns: Why You Can't Afford to Wait, and How Steve Perry, EA, Is Your Secret Weapon Against the IRS
Are you missing W-2s or 1099s for unfiled years, dreading the IRS letter, and unsure where to turn? Don’t lose another night’s sleep. Call (678) 717-9818 or email Steve Perry, EA today. He is the fighter you want on your side.
The Unseen Nightmare of Unfiled Returns
Unfiled taxes may feel like an old fear swept under the rug, but the IRS never forgets. Penalties add up. Collections start quietly then can hit with blunt force. Your paycheck might be garnished. Your refund could vanish. Even your bank account or home is at risk when the agency loses patience. Ignoring the problem feels easier, but the late-night anxiety and fear of every knock at the door only get louder.
Finding Old W-2s and 1099s: Your First Line of Defense
You can’t file what you can’t find, so here’s how to start:
· Check old emails for digital copies from every employer and client.
· Search past employer payroll portals. You may have access for years after leaving a job.
· Contact prior employers’ HR or payroll departments.
· Request a wage & income transcript directly from the IRS. This list shows all W-2, 1099, and related income forms reported under your Social Security number. Note the state income withholding will not be on the transcripts. The state DOR may be able to help.
· Review past bank statements for payroll deposits or vendor payments to jog your memory about missing paperwork.
But what about gaps or confusion in these records? That is where real trouble and costly mistakes start.
If you are feeling panic set in or can’t piece together your history, Steve Perry, EA, can recover, interpret, and fight for every dollar on your behalf. Message Steve directly on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm
Consequences of Breaking the Agreement and IRS Deadlines
Have you already set up a payment agreement or gotten relief but failed to complete your end of the bargain? Failing to file or pay as promised turns goodwill into relentless enforcement. Here is what to expect:
· End of leniency: The IRS may immediately terminate agreements, adding all missed balances to your collection file.
· Compound penalties: Late filing penalties are separate from failure to pay, and interest is relentless.
· Enforced collections: Wage garnishment or bank levies escalate your stress and financial instability.
· Loss of appeals and relief: Once you break trust, friendly communication disappears.
Steve Perry, EA, specializes in negotiating even after an agreement is broken. He knows the IRS agents, the lingo, and the pressure points. You need calm, strategic expertise, not more guessing. Call (678) 717-9818 now before things worsen.
Why Steve Perry, EA, Wins Against the IRS
Steve is more than an Enrolled Agent. He is smart, strategic, and fearless, a calm advocate who gives you your life back. He has seen every IRS scare tactic and how to protect his clients making these tactics useless.
· Real defense: Steve obtains wage & income transcripts, reconstructs your missing year, and finds deductions others overlook.
· Direct negotiation: He knows exactly which department to call and what to say so you are not bullied.
· Emotional relief: Steve handles the paperwork and the IRS so clients sleep at night instead of worrying about losing their homes or freedom.
His record of successful outcomes speaks volumes.
Ready to stop hiding and take your life back? Email Steve Perry, EA or call (678) 717-9818 for a confidential, judgment-free assessment. Or, message Steve directly on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steveperrybtm.
