I made 17,500 in 2013 and didn't file tax

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.[/quote]how do I get started[/quote]

go back to the main page, jalr.org. read the faq. it's written by a guy named paul who put this whole site together.

then, make a list of the clinics closest to you and call them. get in their database, ask if they have any studies, go to a screening. most things will be explained at the screening. if the first place doesnt have a study and a screening for you, call the next place. repeat as needed. try to set up two screenings in case you dont get in the first one. when you go to a screening, make sure to get your lab results and ekg sent to you, those cost a lot of money and you get them free at screening.
if you dont get in, ask why not.

let us know how all that goes.

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do you have assets they can attach? If you don't, who cares if they say you made $X? Also, did they get 1099s filed by the clinics where you did the studies? If so, just file the basic return and then once they get it, about a while down the road, they will be sending you a letter that says you owe $X based on their calculation.

When that step happens, there will be a bunch of flyers included in the notice on where to contact IRS personnel to dispute/discuss/mitigate/offer-in-compromise your filing. I wouldn't sweat it, to be honest. I had this happen to me in 2006 or soing and I also work temp or IT contract jobs and I just take the next assignment as per usual. I haven't been garnished/attached (and no other assets).

Also to the PP -- you cannot all of a sudden come out of nowhere and say (hey, for my return 3 years ago, I was self-employed) not established by filings. The Tax Peeps don't like that much. Also you cannot just say "ok I was self-employed AND I am claiming X Y and Z expenses based on that ... mileage, wear and tear on the car, lodging expense, use of my house to call the clinics for scheduling, etc. ad nauseum. It's not a legit business for tax purposes that way, and it's a matter for getting called onto the carpet. I don't get how accountants can even get away with telling you to do this X years down the road. It's just begging for penalties and execution on future income, assets, etc.

So.... disclaimer: this is written from my own experience. I am an individual familiar with these situations and my statements are not to be construed as legal or tax advice. Use your own judgment and ... PRAY! : )