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“I'm behind on filing for 2 years, how bad is this for me?”
Being behind on two years of filings can feel serious, but the practical impact often depends on which returns are missing, whether tax was owed, and whether any IRS or state notices have already been sent. In many cases, unfiled returns can affect refunds, penalties, interest, and the ability to stay current with loans, licensing, or business records. The size of the risk also varies with income sources, withholding, estimated payments, and whether the missing years involve wages, self-employment, or business activity. 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.
“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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