The dread of another tedious, tension-ridden tax filing has come and gone, but you still haven’t filed. Sound familiar?

Or you knew you’ve got to file returns, but you had too many irons in the fire to manage it. And you let it slide.

Don’t be fooled! The IRS is NOT your friend, and there are penalties adding up every year you haven’t filed returns regardless of your reason.

In this episode of the Hidden Money Podcast, join CPAs Mike Pine and Kevin Schneider as they lay the cards out for you on the many penalties and dangers in late or non-filing of tax returns. But they provide ways and means from the tax code for you to get the work done and escape the long arm of the IRS.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not legal advice and is meant for educational purposes only.

In this episode, we discuss

• The danger of late tax filing and procrastination, the implication of the statute of limitations, and the excuse of not being able to afford tax payment.


• The option of paper filing with certified receipts for confirmation of IRS receipt.


• Exploration of the preference for computer-based tax processing over human handling, emphasizing the importance of timely filing.


• Insights into installment agreements for back taxes, highlighting the impact on future refunds and the need for careful tax planning.


• Cautionary tales about clients under installment agreements missing out on refunds due to overpaying taxes.


• How to deal with incomplete details for filing back tax returns and the IRS's acceptance of reasonable estimates.


• How to prove deductible expenses when records are lost, including using bank statements and credit card statements.


• The significance of maintaining separate bank accounts for personal and business transactions to streamline expense verification.


• Discussion on the obligation to file 1099s for payments exceeding $600 and the potential consequences of not reporting income.


• Anecdote about Al Capone's imprisonment for tax-related charges rather than the more severe crimes he committed.


• Encouragement to report all income to avoid legal repercussions and the importance of tax mitigation strategies.


• The need for proactive tax filing, understanding IRS processes, and seeking assistance when required.

To Learn More

You can reach out to Mike or Kevin on their website Pine and Company CPAs - Investment Tax Strategy | Ongoing Tax Monitoring | Tax Filing (pinecocpas.com)

They would love to help you find the way of victory in your tax filing because they love to see people use the tax code responsibly as well as find financial freedom through it.

To access the bonus tax content mentioned in the episode, go to https://www.hiddenmoney.com/bonus

To start using the tax code as a tool to grow your wealth, schedule a call with Pine & Co. CPAs: https://www.pinecocpas.com/consultation

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