I haven't filed taxes in 13 years but 10of them years I claimed 0 dependents what should I do? I'm single and thought filing 0 dependents could help me, can it?

[tennesseeboy86]

Should I get in touch with a lawyer?

[xmasbaby0]

What kind of income have you been receiving for all of those years?  Were you receiving W-2's from employers--you said you "claimed 0 dependents?"  Have you worked for employers who withheld tax from your paychecks?

[tennesseeboy86]

I have worked for this company for 13 years and have received my W-2 every year. The first 3 years I filed excempt and that's when I got sort of scared because I didn't have the money to pay back. So it just of excalated

[Critter]

I highly recommend you seek assistance from a local tax pro so they can educate you on what you need to file & what you can file for refunds.

[tennesseeboy86]

Thank u very much

[xmasbaby0]

I completely agree.  You need help from a tax professional.  And not the kind in some pop up seasonal tax return place.

[tennesseeboy86]

Any recommendations xmasbaby0

[xmasbaby0]

No.  We cannot recommend tax preparers.

[Critter]

Find a CPA or and Enrolled Agent in your area.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

you can call your state's CPA society or bar association and see if they can recommend someone.  

[BobB7]

Just to provide a bit of comfort:  If you only have income from one employer who sends you a w-2 each year and you have been claiming 0 then it's likely that you will have a decent refund coming.  You definitely should get assistance this year.  I certainly would not look to the bar association for this help.  I would look for a CPA who has a tax practice or an Enrolled agent who is available year round, if needed.  The "big box" brand preparers often have EAs among their employees and you can ask about that.