Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I'm behind on filing and need to get caught up, where do I begin?”
Getting caught up on unfiled returns often starts with identifying which tax years are missing, what income documents are available, and whether any IRS or state notices have already been sent. The process can also depend on whether the returns are individual, business, or payroll related, since each path tends to involve different records and filing forms. In many cases, gathering prior-year W-2s, 1099s, bank statements, and any correspondence helps create a clear starting point. If estimated payments, withholding, or penalties are part of the picture, those details can shape the sequence and priority of the filings. 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 have back taxes and I'm nervous about the mail, where should I start?”
“I have unfiled returns and I'm afraid to open tax notices, where do I begin?”
“I have unfiled tax returns and I'm scared to open IRS mail, where do I start?”
“I'm behind on taxes and feeling overwhelmed, what is my first step?”
“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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