Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I have back taxes due, what options do I have?”
Back taxes can involve several possible paths, and the right fit often depends on how many returns are unfiled, whether the balance is from a recent filing or older periods, and whether current income or cash flow affects payment options. In many cases, the IRS or a state revenue agency may consider installment arrangements, penalty relief requests, amended filings, or, in some situations, an offer based on financial hardship. The details of notices received, prior filing history, and whether payroll or estimated tax issues are involved can all shape what is available and how the account is handled. 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?”
“My business generated a massive net operating loss this year, can I still carry this loss back to previous highly profitable years to claim an immediate tax refund?”
“I haven't filed my taxes for 2 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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