Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I'm behind on my taxes and need to fix it, where should I start?”
Getting caught up on back taxes often starts with figuring out which returns are missing, whether any IRS or state notices have already arrived, and what income records are available for each year involved. The answer can also depend on whether the issue is only unfiled returns, unpaid balances, or both, since those situations are often handled differently. In many cases, the type of income, any withholding already reported, and whether a business, self-employment, or payroll issue is involved can shape the next steps and the documents needed to organize the account. 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.
“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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