Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I'm worried about back taxes, how do I get started?”
Back taxes often feel overwhelming at first, but the starting point is usually to gather a clear picture of which returns are missing, what notices or letters have already arrived, and whether any income documents, prior filings, or payment records are available. The next considerations often include how far back the unfiled years go, whether balances are tied to payroll, self-employment, or personal income, and whether penalties or collection activity have already begun. In many cases, getting organized around the tax years involved and the notices received helps define the path forward. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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 owe back taxes and can’t pay them all, what are my options?”
“What can I do if I owe a lot in back taxes?”
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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