Can I file 2024 taxes if I skipped filing 2022 and 2023? Will IRS flag my account?
I haven't filed taxes since 2021. Been dealing with some stuff and just didn't file in 2022 or 2023. Want to get back on track and file for this year (2024). Will this cause problems with the IRS? Anyone done this before?
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Sarah Ali
Tax pro here - Yes, you can file 2024 taxes even if you missed previous years. However, you should file those missing years ASAP to avoid penalties and interest. The IRS can withhold future refunds until past returns are filed. File them in chronological order (2022 first, then 2023).
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Megan D'Acosta
Thanks! Do you know how long it usually takes to process previous year returns?
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Sarah Ali
Prior year returns take about 20 weeks to process, sometimes longer if there are issues. Current year returns usually process faster.
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Ryan Vasquez
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Avery Saint
does it actually work? sounds to good to be true tbh 🤔
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Ryan Vasquez
100% works! I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of trying to decode my transcript. It even caught a mistake that was holding up my refund
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Avery Saint
just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! way better than trying to figure everything out myself 💯
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Taylor Chen
im in the same boat lol. haven't filed since 2021 either. following this thread
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Keith Davidson
bruh the IRS gonna come for u 👀
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Ezra Bates
nah they just want their money, file and ur good
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Ana ErdoÄŸan
I went thru this last year. Filed 3 years at once. Its not as bad as you think just get it done before they come knocking fr fr
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Megan D'Acosta
did you get all your refunds eventually?
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Ana ErdoÄŸan
yep! took like 6 months but got everything + interest
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Sophia Carson
Make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit. The IRS loves to say they never got stuff 🙄
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