Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“As someone who owes back taxes, what options do I have?”
When back taxes are involved, the available options often depend on how much is owed, whether returns are filed, and whether the balance is with the IRS or a state agency. In many cases, people look at payment plans, temporary collection relief, penalty relief, or resolving older unfiled returns so the account can be brought current. The timing of notices, any wages or refunds already being affected, and the taxpayer’s current financial picture can all shape what is available and how the account is handled. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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.
“I have about $50,000 in back taxes, what can I do?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe a lot, what are my realistic options?”
“What can I do about owing a large amount in back taxes?”
“I owe the IRS back taxes, what are my realistic choices?”
“I haven't filed taxes in 2 years, how much trouble am I in?”
“I haven't filed taxes in 3 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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