FILE YOUR 2024 TAXES NOW: THE COSTLY MISTAKE OF WAITING
(And Why Elon’s IRS Drama Makes It Even More Urgent)
By Carlos “Reality Check” Samaniego, EA
Let’s talk about the $31,549 mistake I’m watching business owners make in real-time.
This morning, a business owner sat in my office, clutching his phone, showing me Elon Musk’s tweet about “deleting” the IRS Direct File program.
“Maybe I should wait to file,” he said.
I showed him his potential penalties calculator instead.
Here’s what you need to know RIGHT NOW:
FIRST: THE ELON DRAMA
- Direct File is still operating (confirmed by IRS)
- The program wasn’t “deleted”
- Your tax obligations haven’t changed
- April 15th isn’t moving because of a tweet
But here’s what’s really keeping me up at night…
THE HIDDEN COST OF WAITING:
When you delay filing your 2024 returns:
- Collections actions continue
- Penalties compound daily
- Interest accumulates hourly
- Your negotiating power evaporates
BRUTAL TRUTH TIME:
In just the last week, I’ve seen:
- A $47,000 levy that could’ve been prevented
- A business shut down over unfiled returns
- Three payment plans rejected
- Countless sleepless business owners
All because they “waited to see what happens.”
HERE’S THE EMERGENCY:
Filing your 2024 returns NOW:
- Stops certain penalties immediately
- Shows good faith to the IRS
- Strengthens negotiation positions
- Opens more resolution options
But wait, and watch your options disappear faster than a viral tweet.
THE MATH NOBODY SHOWS YOU:
Every month you delay:
- Failure to File: 5% penalty
- Failure to Pay: 0.5% penalty
- Interest: Current federal rate + 3%
- Your stress level: Priceless
Think that’s not much?
On a $100,000 tax debt, you’re losing $5,500+ per month.
That’s not a typo.
THE REALITY CHECK:
While you’re waiting:
- IRS computers are running
- Penalties are calculating
- Interest is compounding
- Options are vanishing
You’ve got two choices:
File now and take control
Wait and let the IRS take control
→ Call 909-571-1103 for your “File Now” strategy session
THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH:
The IRS doesn’t care about:
- Social media drama
- Tech billionaire tweets
- Your good intentions
- Why you waited
They care about one thing:
Getting your 2024 return filed and collecting what’s owed.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:
If you’re dealing with IRS issues:
- Filing 2024 returns is non-negotiable
- Waiting makes everything worse
- Every day costs you money
- Every week limits your options
THE BOTTOM LINE:
While everyone’s debating IRS programs on social media, smart business owners are:
- Filing their returns
- Stopping penalties
- Preserving options
- Protecting their futures
Don’t let a tweet cost you five figures.
Call 909-571-1103 now.
Because while you’re waiting to see what happens next online, the IRS isn’t waiting at all.
And neither should you.
-Carlos “File Now, Tweet Later” Samaniego, EA