OC TAX FILING · ORANGE COUNTY
Prior-Year Tax Preparation in Orange County
Get help preparing tax returns you have not filed. Tell us which years are missing and what records you have so we can discuss the work needed.
HOW WE HELP
Work through the missing years
Catching up can feel overwhelming when documents from different years are mixed together. Start by making a list of the years you believe are unfiled. Keep documents and letters separated by year.
We review the years involved, the records available and the type of income you had. Missing documents may need to be obtained before preparation can continue. We will explain what is needed rather than guess at figures.
Preparing an unfiled return is different from negotiating a tax debt or responding to a collection action. If you received a notice, tell us at the start so we can discuss whether other professional help is needed.
WHAT WE CAN DISCUSS
- A review of the tax years you need help filing
- A document checklist based on those years and income sources
- Preparation of the agreed past-year returns from available supporting records
- Review of the prepared returns and discussion of filing arrangements
The exact work is confirmed before your preparation begins.
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What to bring
for your return.
Use this list as a starting point. We may need other records after learning more about your situation.
Do not send private documents through the contact form. Ask how to share them before sending.
- A list of the years you need to file
- W-2s, 1099s and other income records for each year
- Business income and expense records for any self-employed years
- Copies of returns you did file before or after the missing years
- IRS or state notices, with all pages included
- Records of tax payments made for the years involved
PRICING
Know the cost
before we start.
Our tax preparation services start at $125. Your quote for this service depends on the work needed. We confirm the fee and included returns before starting.
Each year may require a different amount of work. Your quote depends on how many returns are needed, the income involved and the completeness of your records.
Discuss your return ↗THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Getting started
is a conversation.
- 01
Tell us what you need
Start with the year and type of return. We discuss the work and fee.
- 02
Gather your records
We explain what documents are needed and how to share them.
- 03
Review your return
Ask questions and approve the prepared return before the agreed filing.
Can you help with more than one missing year?
Tell us all the years involved. We will review the work and confirm which returns we can prepare before you begin.
What if I cannot find my old documents?
Let us know what is missing. We can discuss what records are needed and where you may be able to request them. We cannot promise that every missing record can be recovered.
Does filing old returns settle what I owe?
No. Preparing and filing a return is separate from paying a balance or arranging tax-debt relief. Tell us if debt help is also needed.
Can I file an old return online?
Available filing methods depend on the year, return and current filing systems. We will discuss the method for your specific returns rather than promise electronic filing for every year.
SERVING ORANGE COUNTY
Let’s talk about
your tax return.
Our office is in Costa Mesa, serving clients across Orange County.
Contact us to arrange a visit or ask about remote preparation.