Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I missed filing taxes for the last 3 years, what kind of trouble am I facing?”
Missing three years of returns can create a mix of IRS notices, penalties, interest, and added compliance issues, but the exact exposure often depends on whether any tax was owed, whether wages or self-employment income were involved, and whether the IRS has already opened account activity for those years. In many cases, the timing of the filings, the completeness of records, and whether refunds or balances are involved can also shape what happens next. Back-tax situations often become more complicated when multiple years are unfiled, because each return can affect the others and any collection process that may follow. 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 haven't filed my taxes in 3 years, how much trouble am I in?”
“What happens if I haven't filed taxes for 3 years?”
“I'm 3 years behind on filing taxes, how bad is that?”
“How serious is it if I haven't filed my tax returns in 3 years?”
“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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