If you call the IRS or visit your local IRS office, they will be able to provide you Wage and Income transcripts. These will be transcripts of all of the W-2's, 1099's, and other documents that were reported to them. That would give you a pretty good start.
Filing a past due return may not be as difficult as you think. Taxpayers should file all tax returns that are due, regardless of whether or not full payment can be made with the return. Depending on an individual’s circumstances, a taxpayer filing late may qualify for a payment plan.
All payment plans require continued compliance with all filing and payment responsibilities after the plan is approved. However, full payment of taxes saves you money. There are several different ways to make a payment on your taxes.
Payments can be made by credit card, electronic funds transfer, check, money order, cashier’s check, or cash. It's important to understand the ramifications of not filing a past due return and the steps that the IRS will take. NOTE: Taxpayers who continue to not file a required return and fail to respond to IRS requests for a return may be considered for a variety of enforcement actions.
Continued non-compliance by flagrant or repeat nonfilers could result in additional penalties and/or criminal prosecution.
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