@kfelipe1992-gmai
(a) Please change your sign-in id -- it looks too much like an email address and may get you un-wanted attention
(b) IRS gets a copy of all your earnings that are reported to you on W-2, 1099-INT / B/ DIV, NEC etc etc.. IRS runs a program called AUR ( Automatic Under-Reporter ) -- this matches all the informational returns ( W-2 , and the 1099s ) to your filed return -- and flags mismatch. Thus if you do not file , there is good chance that IRS will send you a notice asking for payment or that you need to file a return.
(c) While the above -- (b) is true -- there is always a judgement call. For example , if you had previously filed as single and the current year informational returns show your total income is likely to be around 10,000 ( this does not require a filing because your AGI LESS standard deduction is likely to produce a taxable income of ZERO ), , IRS may ignore the non-filing. But this also means that any withheld taxes will not be refunded to you. On the other hand if you had a 1099-NEC / MISC showing 10,000 as gross income, IRS definitely will contact you --- you owe Social . Security & Medicare taxes . What I am trying to tell you is that IRS noticing and taking action on a non-filer depends very much on the exact facts and circumstances ( from IRS point of view ).
(d) My humble request is that you get the software for 2021 and file your returns as required by law.
(e) If you owe any monies for a non-filed / delayed filing can be quite painful --- 1. actual amount due, 2. interest charges , 3. penalty for failure to pay and 4. failure to file.
(e). I have known quite a few people whom are extremely nervous about IRS and tax filing. I would like to say the following on this ( in addition to noting that you are not alone feeling this way ) :
1. IRS generally is not a monster , would not put you in jail but yes , can be a bit unsympathetic and perhaps unforgiving.
2. If you cannot face preparing a return, perhaps you should consider having one of the free services ( TaxAid, AARP etc. etc ) or tax professional help you prepare and file the return for you.
3. consider using IRS free file for tax prep and filing ( if you qualify ).
4. Use TurboTax or similar and there are always volunteers whom are only too happy to help you through this often painful process.
Is there more I can do for you
