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“As a freelancer in California, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
Not filing for two years can create several layers of exposure, but the level of trouble often depends on whether tax was due, whether income came from wages, self-employment, or investments, and whether any IRS notices have already arrived. In many cases, the main concerns are late filing penalties, interest, refund loss, and possible collection activity if a balance is owed. If withholding or estimated payments covered most of the tax, the situation may look different than if there was self-employment income or other untaxed income. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“As a freelancer in Arkansas, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Delaware, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Alabama, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Alaska, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“I haven't filed taxes in 5 years, how much trouble am I in?”
“I haven't filed taxes in more than 10 years, how much trouble am I in?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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