What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
My mother recently passed away after having been ill for some time. After the passing I discovered that my parents who are elderly had not been filing their returns for the last 6 years. My father said he was unaware that they were not filed. He has a heart disability and is very forgetful. I recently completely the returns and have determined that my father owes a substantial amount for one year and a moderate amount for two other years. The other three returns have a small amounts due. My father does not have enough cash to pay the full amount of the total tax liability due but can pay approximately 25 percent and the rest on installments. I know there will be penalties and interest when the IRS responds. Should I mail the returns all at once or mail them in one at a time? Should my father include the payment of 25 percent of total tax liability with the return along with an explanation and request for an installment agreement? Any suggestion are appreciated."
My mother recently passed away after having been ill for some time. After the passing I discovered that my parents who are elderly had not been filing their returns for the last 6 years. My father said he was unaware that they were not filed. He has a heart disability and is very forgetful. I recently completely the returns and have determined that my father owes a substantial amount for one year and a moderate amount for two other years. The other three returns have a small amounts due. My father does not have enough cash to pay the full amount of the total tax liability due but can pay approximately 25 percent and the rest on installments. I know there will be penalties and interest when the IRS responds. Should I mail the returns all at once or mail them in one at a time? Should my father include the payment of 25 percent of total tax liability with the return along with an explanation and request for an installment agreement? Any suggestion are appreciated."