Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I have unpaid back taxes, what are my realistic options?”
Unpaid back taxes can create a few different paths, and the realistic options often depend on how much is owed, whether returns are still unfiled, and what the IRS or a state agency has already done. In some cases, the balance can be addressed through a payment arrangement, while other situations may involve financial hardship review, penalty relief, or resolving missing filings before anything else moves forward. The type of notices received, the age of the tax years involved, and whether wages or bank accounts are already affected can all shape what is available and how quickly it tends to move. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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.
“What are my choices if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
“As someone who owes back taxes, what realistic options do I have?”
“I owe back taxes and the balance is huge, what can I do?”
“What can I do about a large back tax debt I owe?”
“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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