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“How serious is it that I haven't filed my taxes in over a decade?”
Not filing returns for more than a decade is often a serious issue, but the practical impact depends on factors like whether there was taxable income, whether any withholding or estimated payments were already made, and whether the IRS has already sent notices or started collection activity. The situation can also vary based on records that are still available, whether there were business activities or self-employment income, and whether state returns were missed too. In many cases, the main concerns involve accumulating penalties, interest, refund loss, and the possibility of substitute returns or enforcement actions. 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 haven't filed my taxes in over 10 years, how bad is this?”
“I haven't filed tax returns in more than 10 years, what kind of trouble am I facing?”
“I've had unfiled tax returns for more than 10 years, how much trouble is that?”
“What does it mean for me if I haven't filed taxes in 10+ years?”
“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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