Need help filing 2 years of missed state tax returns by mail - tax preparer never submitted them
Just found out my state taxes haven't been filed for the past 2 years. My tax preparer never submitted them but I thought they were getting handled. How do I file these past returns by mail now? Really stressed about penalties.
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Hunter Brighton
You'll need to download the state tax forms for those specific years from your state's tax agency website. Most states keep prior year forms available online. Make sure to write 'AMENDED' clearly on top of each return. Include W2s and any other income documents. Mail each year separately in different envelopes to avoid confusion at the processing center. You might face some penalties but filing ASAP will minimize them.
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Grace Thomas
AuthorThank you! Do you know if I need to include a letter explaining why they're late?
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Hunter Brighton
Yes, definitely include a brief explanation letter. This could help reduce penalties since it wasn't your fault.
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Dylan Baskin
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Lauren Wood
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Ellie Lopez
omg im in the same boat! my tax lady ghosted me and now im dealing with 3 years of unfiled state returns ðŸ˜
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Chad Winthrope
wat state r u in? different states have different rules for back filing
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Grace Thomas
AuthorCalifornia
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Chad Winthrope
oof california ftb can be rough. def get those filed asap!
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Paige Cantoni
You should report that tax preparer to your state board of accountancy. Thats literally their ONE job 🤡
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Kylo Ren
THIS! 👆 They need to be held accountable
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Nina Fitzgerald
Pro tip: send everything certified mail with return receipt. Trust me on this one.
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Jason Brewer
learned this the hard way when the irs 'lost' my amended return TWICE 🙄
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