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“I haven't filed federal taxes in 2 years, how much trouble could that cause?”
Not filing federal returns for two years can create a range of issues, and the impact often depends on whether tax was owed, whether refunds were due, and whether any IRS notices have already been issued. In many cases, the IRS can assess late filing and late payment penalties, add interest, and use prior-year information returns to estimate income. The level of trouble can also vary based on income sources, withholding, self-employment activity, and whether state returns were missed as well. If records are incomplete, the process can become more complicated, especially when trying to reconstruct income and deductions. 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.
“As a freelancer in California, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Arkansas, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Delaware, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Alabama, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“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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