Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“How do I handle owing back taxes and what options do I have?”
Owing back taxes can involve several moving parts, including which tax years are involved, whether returns were filed, and whether the balance is tied to income tax, payroll tax, or penalties and interest. The practical options often depend on the size of the balance, current cash flow, and whether any IRS or state notices have already been issued. In many cases, people look at filing missing returns, setting up a payment arrangement, requesting penalty relief, or exploring other collection alternatives. The details of account history and prior compliance usually shape what is available and how the matter is handled. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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?”
“As someone who owes back taxes, what options do I have?”
“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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