Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I'm worried about my back taxes and don't know how to start, what should I do?”
Back taxes can feel overwhelming, and the best starting point often depends on how many returns are missing, whether IRS notices have already arrived, and whether any payroll, self-employment, or estimated tax issues are part of the picture. The process usually begins with gathering prior-year income records, filing status information, and any letters or balance notices that may have been sent. In many cases, the timing of the unfiled years and the type of income involved can affect how the situation is handled and what relief options may be available. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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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