Tax Compliance in Lowell, MA with Attorney Louis S. Haskell
If you haven’t filed taxes in years, you’re not alone — and you’re not going to jail for being disorganized.
We help you file past returns, protect your refunds, and set up a plan you can afford.
Fix Unfiled Returns. Get Back in the System. Sleep at Night.
✅ Reconstruct messy records
✅ Set up affordable payment plans
✅ Protect refunds before deadlines
✅ File the last 6 years (or more if needed)
Don’t Lose Your Refund:
The 3-Year Rule:
the IRS may owe YOU money.
But there’s a deadline. You generally can only claim refunds for the last three years.
Right now (January 2026), we can still claim refunds for:
✅ 2024
✅ 2023
✅ 2022
On April 15, 2026, the 2022 refund expires — permanently.
After that, the U.S. Treasury keeps the money.
Here’s the part most people don’t know:
If you’re behind, the smartest move is to file sooner — not later
The “Shoebox” Problem: Messy Records Are Normal
Many people don’t file because their records are a disaster — or they don’t exist.
That’s normal. We handle it two ways:
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We’ll show you how to organize your numbers, build a simple profit & loss, and even set up QuickBooks if needed.
I’d rather you save money than pay legal rates for sorting receipts. -
If you’re too busy or overwhelmed, our team can reconstruct your records for you.
It’s a paid service — and it’s not the cheapest bookkeeping option — but if you need it done now and done right, we can handle it.
Either way, the goal is the same: get you filed and back in compliance.
What to Bring (Or Text Us a Photo)
IRS/DOR letters (front and back)
Notices with deadlines
Most recent tax returns (if you have them)
Which years you haven’t filed
W-2s / 1099s
Business income/expense info (if self-employed)
Ready to Get Back in Compliance?
If you haven’t filed in years, the first step is simple
Call or Text (978) 459-8359
Key Takeaways
✅ You are safe: Filing late almost never results in criminal charges for regular people.
✅ Don’t lose your refund: You typically have only 3 years to claim it.
✅ 6-year lookback: Most clients only need the last 6 years filed to get compliant.
✅ Flexible support: We can teach you to organize your records, or we can do it for you.