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“I'm 2 years behind on filing taxes, how much trouble am I in?”
Being two years behind on filing can create different levels of exposure depending on whether there is tax due, whether refunds are involved, and whether the IRS or a state agency has already sent notices. The practical impact often turns on how much income was reported, whether withholding or estimated payments were made, and whether any prior returns were missing as well. In many cases, the main concern is not just penalties, but also the risk of collection activity, loss of refunds, and added complexity when bringing multiple years into compliance. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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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