Brownsville Back Taxes and Late Filing

Getting Current

Brownsville families and businesses sometimes fall behind after storms, job changes or rapid growth. BOMCAS works with Brownsville clients remotely to file missing returns and resolve balances.

Statewide penalty and disclosure rules are explained on the Texas back taxes page, while this page deals with problems we see around the port and the bridges.

Unfiled Returns

The IRS generally expects the last six years of returns. Families who did not file may be owed refunds, including the earned income credit, but refunds can only be claimed within three years of the due date.

Earned Income Credit Reviews

The IRS often reviews earned income credit claims, asking for proof that children lived with the taxpayer for more than half the year. School, medical and housing records help. When credits are denied, the IRS may require Form 8862 before allowing them again.

Export Sales Without Proof

Stores that sold to Mexican shoppers without collecting tax, but without export certifications, can be assessed tax, penalties and interest in an audit. We review sales records and gather any proof available.

Payroll for Crews

Contractors that treated per diem as non-taxable when assignments lasted more than a year, or paid workers as contractors, can face payroll tax assessments. We review records and correct filings.

Storm Extensions

When a hurricane leads to a federal disaster declaration, the IRS extends filing and payment deadlines for residents and businesses in the covered area. Penalties charged during the extension can be removed.

Forfeited Companies

A Brownsville company that let its franchise tax reports lapse can lose its charter, and its officers can become liable for company debts incurred afterwards. Once the overdue reports and any tax are filed, the Secretary of State can reinstate it.

Property Tax

Delinquent property taxes accrue penalties and interest, and collection fees are added after July. Homeowners 65 or older or disabled can defer homestead taxes.

Notices About Unreported Income

The IRS matches W-2s, 1099s and 1099-Ks to returns. Brownsville residents who sell goods across the border, drive for apps or do contract work sometimes receive notices proposing tax on unreported income. A response with records of expenses and costs often reduces the bill.

Back Payroll After a Project

Small subcontractors on large projects sometimes stop depositing payroll taxes when payments from the main contractor arrive late. The IRS treats unpaid withheld taxes seriously and can hold owners personally liable. We help file the missing returns and set up payment arrangements quickly.

Storm-Damaged Records

When a hurricane or flood destroys receipts and records, they can often be rebuilt from bank statements, supplier copies and IRS transcripts. The IRS accepts reasonable reconstructions, and penalty relief for reasonable cause is often available when disaster caused the delay.

Starting Over With the Comptroller

Retailers with several years of missing sales tax returns can sometimes use the Comptroller's voluntary disclosure programme, which may limit the lookback period and waive penalties when the business comes forward before an audit is started.

Our Method

Pull IRS and Comptroller records.
Gather school, employment and bank records.
File missing returns.
Request penalty relief.
Arrange payment plans.
Set up records to stay current.