The IRS Six-Year Rule: How To Resolve Years of Unfiled Tax Returns With Allan Rolnick
Allan Rolnick is the Founder and an Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, a New York-based tax consulting firm helping individuals and small business owners resolve IRS and state tax issues. Since starting his practice in 1992, Allan has guided clients through complex tax challenges — including audits, levies, back taxes, wage garnishments, and tax liens — helping them regain financial stability and peace of mind. He is affiliated with leading professional organizations, including the New York State Society of CPAs, the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, Tax Rep Network LLC, the American Society of Certified Tax Coaches, and the National Association of Tax Professionals.
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Falling behind on filing tax returns can start with a manageable problem — disorganized records, a major life change, or simply not knowing what to do next. As the years pass, uncertainty can make the problem harder to face while IRS notices add even more pressure. So how can taxpayers stop avoiding the issue and start resolving the problem?
The first step is understanding that unresolved tax problems can often be addressed once a taxpayer has a clear path to move forward. Tax professional Allan Rolnick explains that filing missing returns, understanding what the IRS requires, and getting professional guidance can help taxpayers regain control. Allan also highlights how unresolved tax issues can affect major financial milestones, such as qualifying for a mortgage, and why ignoring IRS correspondence can make matters more complicated. Knowing how concepts such as compliance requirements, substitute returns, and the IRS lookback rules work can help taxpayers make more informed decisions and move toward resolution.
In this episode of The Tax Resolution Ninja Show, Chad Franzen of Rise25 talks with Allan Rolnick, Founder and Accountant at TriState Tax Resolution The Tax Rescue Squad LLC, about unfiled returns and IRS compliance. Allan delves into why taxpayers delay filing, what can motivate them to act, how professional guidance can ease the process, and what taxpayers should know about IRS procedures. He also touches on substitute returns and the six-year lookback rule.