Since 2002, after a huge company layoff, I have been alternating between unemployment and underemployment. I have been moving in and out of the country and states too frequently, so I lost tracks of all the companies I had worked in and my W2's. I have not filed any tax return since 2002. Right now, I want to catch up with my tax returns for 2002, 2003, and 2004. I am not even sure if I filed my tax for 2001. So, how can I find out my tax situation? Should I call up the IRS? Where can I get old tax forms? Where can I get all my old W2's? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
Whether you received them or not, the W-2 information was sent to the IRS. Contact an Enrolled Agent. If you delay, you run the risk of losing your right to apply your withholding against your tax liability, as well as getting a refund. How would you like to have had enough withholding to have paid your tax liablity, but due to your delay have to pay it again.
When dealing with the IRS it is best to go to them, dont make them come looking for you. You can file up to 3 year from the date that your tax liability comes into existance or was paid off. I deal with the IRS on a daily basis and I am surprised how helpful they have become.
