Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I have back taxes and I'm nervous about the mail, where should I start?”
Back taxes can feel overwhelming, especially when unopened mail starts to pile up. A practical starting point is often to sort the notices by sender, tax year, and whether they appear to be from the IRS, a state tax agency, or a private collector. The amount of time since the returns were filed, whether returns are missing, and whether any balances or penalties are already listed can all affect what comes next. In many cases, the first step is simply getting a clear picture of which years are involved and what the notices are asking for. 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'm behind on my taxes and don't know where to start, what should I do?”
“I haven't filed my taxes and I'm afraid to check my mail, where do I begin?”
“I'm worried about back taxes, how do I get started?”
“I have unfiled tax returns and I'm scared to open IRS mail, where do I start?”
“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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