Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I haven't filed in a while and I'm scared to deal with it, where do I start?”
Getting started after a stretch of unfiled returns often feels overwhelming, and the first step is usually to gather the basic records that show income, withholding, and any payments already made. The right starting point can depend on how many years are missing, whether there were W-2s, 1099s, or self-employment income, and whether any IRS notices have already arrived. In many cases, people also want to separate what is truly unfiled from what may already be on record, since that can shape the order of the cleanup process and the documents needed. 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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