Behind on your tax filings? You’re not alone — and you’re not doomed. Thousands of Asheville taxpayers fall behind every year due to life circumstances, confusion, or fear of what the IRS might do. The good news is: you have options, and it’s never too late to catch up.

At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we help individuals and small business owners across Asheville file years of unfiled returns — safely, correctly, and with the least possible penalty.

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Unfiled Returns

Unfiled tax returns can lead to:

  • IRS enforcement actions (levies, garnishments, etc.)

  • Accruing penalties and interest

  • Delays in receiving refunds or applying for loans

  • Substitute returns filed by the IRS (often overstating your liability)

  • Difficulty qualifying for payment plans or Offers in Compromise

If the IRS files for you, they don’t give you any deductions or credits — only the worst-case tax scenario.

What to Expect When You File Back Taxes with Polaris

✔ Full IRS Transcript Pulls
We access your IRS account to identify exactly what’s missing — no guessing.

✔ Strategic Filing Order
We prioritize the years most critical for compliance and IRS review.

✔ Maximize Deductions
We go back to reconstruct deductions and credits to reduce liability.

✔ Clear Path Forward
Once you’re caught up, we’ll help you plan ahead so it never happens again.

Special Help for Self-Employed and 1099 Workers

Many of our Asheville clients are small business owners, gig workers, or freelancers. Filing back taxes is more complex in these situations, but we’re experts in:

  • Reconstructing income and expenses

  • Filing multiple-year Schedule Cs

  • Advising on installment plans or hardship options after filing

Don’t Wait for the IRS to Knock

The longer you wait, the more you risk penalties, liens, or wage garnishment. But if you file before the IRS initiates enforcement, you have much more control — and more options.

We’re here to help without judgment. Polaris Tax & Accounting is a licensed Enrolled Agent firm that works confidentially and efficiently to get you compliant.

Serving Asheville and Beyond

We assist clients throughout:

  • Asheville

  • Hendersonville

  • Black Mountain

  • Candler

  • Waynesville

  • All of Buncombe and surrounding counties

Let’s Get You Back on Track

You don’t have to go it alone. We’ll guide you through every step and deal with the IRS so you don’t have to.

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