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One or Several Unfiled Years
Start with one priority year or build a plan for multiple federal and state returns based on your needs.
Prior-year tax return preparation
Behind on your taxes? Let's get the missing years organized.
Authoritax prepares prior-year federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small business owners. You can begin with one year or address several unfiled years through a clear, secure process.
One or multiple years
Secure document portal
Clear next steps
Back tax preparation for real-world situations
Missing returns often involve more than a forgotten W-2. Authoritax can organize prior-year filing work involving personal income, self-employment, investments, or rental property.
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Business and 1099 Income
Prior-year preparation for contractors, Schedule C businesses, LLC owners, and other self-employed taxpayers.
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Incomplete or Disorganized Records
We help identify what information is available, what is missing, and what is still needed before preparation can be completed.
How the back tax process works
The first goal is clarity: which returns are needed, what records exist, and what should happen next.
Tell us the years
Complete the inquiry and list every year you believe may be unfiled, even if you are uncertain.
Define the work
We review the basic facts and determine whether Authoritax is a good fit for the returns you need.
Upload records
After engagement, use the secure portal for tax documents, business records, notices, and follow-up questions.
Review and file
Review each prepared return, complete the required signatures, and receive confirmation after e-filing when available.
Each year is reviewed on its own facts.
Income, filing status, dependents, businesses, investments, and available records can change from year to year. The work is organized by tax year so you can see what is needed for each return.
W-2 and 1099 incomeEmployment and contract work
Small business recordsIncome, expenses, and assets
Rental propertyIncome, expenses, and depreciation
Investment activityBrokerage and digital asset records
What should you gather?
Begin with what you already have. Do not delay your inquiry just because every document is not yet organized.
- Copies of any returns that were filed before or after the missing years
- W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, brokerage forms, and retirement income forms
- Business or rental income and expense records
- IRS or state letters relating to the years involved
- Your current identification and contact information
Back tax questions
Quick answers for people who need to catch up on prior-year returns.
Can Authoritax prepare more than one unfiled year?
Yes. Authoritax can prepare multiple prior-year federal and state income tax returns. The engagement can cover several years or begin with one selected year, depending on your situation and the agreed scope.
What if I do not have all my old tax documents?
Start with the documents you have and identify the years involved. We can help determine what additional information is needed before preparation can be completed. Additional work required to obtain or reconstruct missing information will be discussed separately.
Can I start with only one year?
Yes. If you prefer to address one year first, identify that year in your inquiry. We can review that request without requiring you to commit to every unfiled year at once.
Does back tax preparation include IRS representation?
Not automatically. Preparing and filing a prior-year return is a different service from audit representation, collections work, penalty relief, or resolving an active tax-debt matter. Any representation work requires review and a separate written scope.
How do I get started?
Use the Authoritax new client inquiry form and select "Prior-year or unfiled tax returns." List the years involved and briefly describe any notices or deadlines. You can also schedule a 15-minute introductory call.
Ready to start catching up?
Tell Authoritax which years are involved and what records you currently have. We will review your inquiry and explain the next step if the work is a good fit.
Authoritax provides tax preparation and related tax support services. Information on this page is general and is not legal, tax, or financial advice for your specific circumstances. Services begin only after Authoritax accepts the engagement in writing.