Q: I have not filed personal income taxes in 11 years. (all from working regular jobs)
I have not filed personal income taxes in around 11 years. At first is because I owed knew that I was going to owe a few hundred dollars, then I left it for the following year and then the following year and I know that I may owe between 7 to 10 thousand dollars. Now, I've been doing a lot of research, tax preparers say to file the last 6 years but attorneys say to file only the last year or two. I'm confused of what route to take. I can't pay an attorney because I'm broke. like broke, I only have money to pay rent and eat. but I want to settle this
A:
See if you qualify for assistance from a law income taxpayer clinic in your area. It is impossible for us to give you the best advice without a lot more detail. Here is a link for more information on the clinics.
https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/litc
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