If you live in Tamarac, FL (ZIP code 33319) and haven’t filed your tax returns in a few years—or more—you’re not alone. But failing to file tax returns can have serious consequences, including IRS penalties, wage garnishments, and even tax liens. At Polaris Tax & Accounting, we help Tamarac residents get back into compliance quickly and protect their finances before the IRS escalates.
Why Filing Matters (Even If You Think You Don’t Owe)
You may think there’s no point in filing if you can’t pay your taxes. Or maybe you believe the IRS has forgotten about you. Unfortunately, neither is true.
Failing to file your tax return is a separate offense from failing to pay. That means even if you owe nothing or expect a refund, not filing can trigger penalties, audits, and long-term headaches.
The IRS can:
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File a return on your behalf (known as a Substitute for Return or SFR) without deductions or credits
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Assess taxes based on their version of your income, not yours
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Issue liens, levies, or wage garnishments
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Block future refunds
Even worse, if you’re due a refund, you only have three years to claim it. After that, it’s gone.
Common Reasons Tamarac Residents Don’t File
You’re not alone if you’ve fallen behind. We regularly help clients in Tamarac who:
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Lost paperwork or W-2s
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Went through a divorce or family crisis
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Thought a business loss meant they didn’t need to file
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Were misled by bad advice or an unqualified preparer
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Had prior bad experiences with the IRS or tax professionals
Polaris Tax & Accounting works with people just like you. No judgment. Just solutions.
What to Do if You Haven’t Filed in Years
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Don’t Panic—Start Where You Are
We’ll review your IRS transcript history to determine which years need filing and what the IRS already knows. -
Get Your Records Together
Don’t have everything? No problem. We help clients request wage and income transcripts and reconstruct lost records. -
File Strategically
We only file what’s required and take advantage of all available deductions and credits. No unnecessary returns or red flags. -
Handle IRS Notices
If you’ve already received a CP59, CP516, or CP518 notice, we respond on your behalf, stopping the problem before it escalates. -
Evaluate Resolution Options
If you owe taxes, we’ll help you explore options like:
Why Tamarac Trusts Polaris
We’ve helped dozens of Tamarac residents resolve years of unfiled tax returns while avoiding IRS enforcement. Here’s what sets us apart:
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✅ No Outsourcing. Ever. We handle everything in-house—no offshoring, no surprises.
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✅ Secure Client Portal. With our secure cloud client portal, you have full visibility into your case, plus easy document uploads and messaging.
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✅ IRS Transcript Review. We retrieve your IRS history so we know what to file and how to reduce risk.
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✅ Aggressive Yet Ethical Strategy. We file only what’s necessary and protect you from overexposure.
Already Received a Notice?
If you’ve been hit with a letter like the CP59 (Unfiled Return), CP516 (Request to File), or CP518 (Final Notice)—do not ignore it. These are the IRS’s first steps before assessments, garnishments, or tax liens.
Visit these related Tamarac pages for more help:
Ready to Fix It?
The longer you wait, the fewer options you’ll have—and the more penalties you’ll owe. Let Polaris Tax & Accounting help you regain control and move forward.