Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“As someone who owes back taxes, what realistic options do I have?”
When back taxes are involved, the practical options often depend on how old the balance is, whether returns are still unfiled, and whether the IRS or a state agency has already sent notices. In many cases, people look at filing missing returns, setting up an installment arrangement, requesting temporary relief if cash flow is tight, or exploring an offer-based resolution when the facts support it. The account history, current income, assets, and any penalties or liens can all shape what is realistic, so the best path often turns on the specific collection stage and the paperwork already on file. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
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 owe a lot in back taxes, what are my realistic options?”
“What options do I have if I owe back taxes I can't pay?”
“I have a large back tax balance, what can I realistically do?”
“What are my choices if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
“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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