BACK TAXES · PAST-DUE RETURNS · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS, TX
Unfiled Tax Returns & Prior-Year Tax Filing in Dallas, TX
Call or text (972) 803-6207 · 2743 S. Hampton Rd, Suite A, Dallas, TX 75224 · Virtual appointments nationwide
2019 to 2025 returns
One year or several at once
No judgment
A clear plan to get current
Missing documents?
We help you get them
Bilingual
English & Español, every step
Refund deadlines
Is the IRS Holding a Refund for You? The Clock Is Running.
| Tax year | Refund claim deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 15, 2029 | Open |
| 2024 | April 15, 2028 | Open |
| 2023 | April 15, 2027 | Closing soon |
| 2022 and earlier | Generally passed | You can still file to get current, but refunds are generally no longer available |
Deadlines assume the original April due date. Refunds are not guaranteed and depend on your income, withholding and eligibility. Source: IRS, Filing Past Due Tax Returns.
Don’t leave your refund with the IRS. Book an appointment and we’ll check which years you can still claim.
Why File Your Past-Due Tax Returns Now?
Every month you wait can make it more expensive and harder to fix. Here is what the IRS says happens when a return is not filed.
Failure-to-file penalty
If you owe tax, the IRS failure-to-file penalty is 5% of the unpaid tax for each month or part of a month the return is late, up to 25%.
Failure-to-pay penalty and interest
Unpaid tax also carries a failure-to-pay penalty of 0.5% per month, plus interest, until the balance is paid.
Minimum penalty after 60 days
For returns due in 2025 that are more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is $510 or 100% of the tax owed, whichever is less.
The IRS may file for you
If you do not file, the IRS may file a substitute return for you, which might not give you credit for deductions and exemptions you are entitled to.
Refunds expire
Refunds you may be owed can only be claimed within 3 years of the return due date. After that, the money is generally lost.
Loans, benefits and peace of mind
Missing returns can hold up mortgages, loans and future refunds. Getting current puts you back in good standing and ends the stress of IRS letters.
The sooner you file, the less you pay in penalties. Start with a consultation today.
Prior-Year Tax Returns We File in Dallas
We prepare federal and state returns for each year you missed. Filing method, e-file or mail, depends on IRS availability for that tax year; if e-filing is not available, we give you clear instructions for signing and mailing.
2025 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2024 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2023 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2022 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2021 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2020 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
2019 Tax Return
Prior-year filing in Dallas, TX
Several years behind?
What We Can Help With
- ✓Form 1040 preparation (W-2 income, dependents, common credits)
- ✓Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit for past years you qualify for
- ✓1099 income and self-employed taxes (Schedule C) with expense review
- ✓Investment and cryptocurrency reporting (when applicable)
- ✓Rental income and additional IRS forms and schedules
- ✓Multi-year catch-up support if you are behind more than one year
- ✓Help understanding IRS letters and notices about unfiled years
- ✓Help requesting missing W-2s and 1099s (wage and income transcripts)
Common Prior-Year Tax Situations
- ✓W-2 income with dependents
- ✓Self-employed, gig work and freelancers (Schedule C)
- ✓Multiple 1099 forms
- ✓Stock and cryptocurrency transactions
- ✓Rental income
- ✓Missing documents (we guide you on how to retrieve them)
- ✓IRS letters about a year you never filed
How Our Prior-Year Filing Process Works
Intake & document checklist
We confirm which years and forms apply to you and send a clear checklist.
Secure document upload
Upload your W-2s, 1099s and supporting documents securely, or bring them in.
Preparation & review
We prepare each return, ask follow-up questions and review key numbers with you.
Filing the return
We e-file when the IRS allows it. If not, we give you clear instructions for signing and mailing.
What to Bring for Your Prior-Year Tax Filing
For each year you need to file
- ✓Valid photo ID
- ✓Income documents (W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099-K, 1099-INT/DIV and others)
- ✓Self-employed income totals, expenses and mileage (if applicable)
- ✓Health insurance forms (if available)
- ✓Dependent information and childcare expenses (if applicable)
Also helpful
- ✓Any IRS letters or notices you received
- ✓Your last filed tax return (helpful, not required)
- ✓Bank statements if you are missing income records
- ✓Don’t have everything? Book anyway. We help you request wage and income transcripts from the IRS.
Simple Form 1040 vs. More Complex Tax Returns
At APEX Income Tax & Multiservice LLC in Dallas, TX, we prepare both basic and more complex returns. Some returns may qualify as a “simple Form 1040,” while others require additional forms, documentation and preparation time.
Examples of a “simple Form 1040”
- ✓W-2 wage income
- ✓Interest or dividends that do not require Schedule B
- ✓Standard deduction
- ✓Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- ✓Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- ✓Student loan interest deduction
- ✓Certain Schedule 1 entries (when applicable)
- ✓Basic retirement income reporting
Examples that are not considered simple
- ✓Itemized deductions (Schedule A)
- ✓Unemployment income (1099-G)
- ✓Self-employment or business income (Schedule C)
- ✓Stock sales, investments or cryptocurrency
- ✓Rental property income or real estate sales
- ✓Additional IRS forms and schedules
New deductions for 2025 returns
Haven’t filed your 2025 return yet? Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, these deductions apply for 2025 through 2028:
- ✓No tax on tips: up to $25,000
- ✓No tax on overtime: up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers)
- ✓Car loan interest: up to $10,000
- ✓Seniors 65 and older: an additional $6,000 deduction
- ✓Income limits and eligibility rules apply
Why this matters: pricing and preparation time depend on the complexity of your return. We confirm this during intake or your consultation, before any work begins.
Ready to Get Caught Up on Your Taxes?
Call or text us today, or book your consultation. We’ll tell you which years you need, what it will take and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Unfiled & Prior-Year Tax FAQs
Consultation payment policy
Payment must be made before your virtual consultation. If payment is not received at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment, your session may be canceled or rescheduled due to limited availability. This policy applies to consultations and refund estimates only.
Yes. You can file a past-due return at any time. Whether it can be e-filed or must be mailed depends on IRS availability for that tax year. We prepare the return and tell you exactly how it will be filed.
Possibly. According to the IRS, you must file within 3 years of the return’s due date to claim a refund. For most people, the 2023 refund deadline is April 15, 2027, the 2024 deadline is April 15, 2028 and the 2025 deadline is April 15, 2029. Refunds for 2022 and earlier are generally no longer available.
If you owe, the IRS can charge a failure-to-file penalty of 5% of the unpaid tax per month, up to 25%, plus a failure-to-pay penalty and interest. The IRS may also file a substitute return for you that might not include the deductions and exemptions you are entitled to.
Yes. We create a step-by-step plan to get you caught up, starting with the years that matter most for refunds and penalties.
That is common. We help you request your wage and income transcripts from the IRS so we can prepare accurate returns even without the original forms.
File anyway. Filing stops the failure-to-file penalty from growing. The IRS offers payment options, and we explain them when we review your returns. If you need representation in a collection matter, we will refer you to a credentialed professional.
It depends on how many years you need and how complex each return is. A simple W-2 return costs less than one with self-employment, rentals or investments. We confirm your price during intake, before any work begins.
Don’t ignore it. Bring the letter to your appointment and we will explain what it means and prepare the missing return.
Yes. We work with clients in Dallas, across Texas and nationwide by phone or video, with secure document upload.
Yes. Payment must be made before your virtual consultation. If payment is not received at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, your session may be canceled or rescheduled due to limited availability.
Yes. We are fully bilingual and explain everything in English or Spanish. Ver preparación de impuestos en español.
Explore More APEX Services
APEX Income Tax & Multiservice in Dallas, Texas provides prior-year tax return preparation, Form 1040 filing, self-employed tax services (Schedule C), 1099 income reporting and multi-year catch-up support, with virtual appointments for clients throughout Texas and nationwide.
APEX Income Tax & Multiservice LLC is a private, independent firm. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the IRS, the Texas Secretary of State or the Texas Comptroller. ITINs (Form W-7) and business registrations are available directly from the government at little or no cost at irs.gov and sos.texas.gov; you are not required to use a paid service. Our fees cover professional preparation and submission help only, and government fees are separate. We cannot guarantee approval or processing times and do not give legal or immigration advice. Questions: info@apexincometax.com.