Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“How do I deal with back taxes I owe?”
Back taxes can involve more than one layer of review, including which tax years are open, whether returns were filed or only balances remain, and what notices or collection activity may already be in place. The answer often depends on income sources, withholding, estimated payments, and whether penalties or interest have built up over time. In some cases, unfiled returns and unpaid balances are handled differently, and documentation such as W-2s, 1099s, bank records, or prior notices can shape the next steps. The details of the IRS or state account usually matter a great deal. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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 about $25,000 in back taxes, what are my options?”
“What can I do if I owe around $25,000 in back taxes?”
“What are my choices if I owe roughly $25,000 to the IRS?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe about $25,000, what can I do?”
“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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