Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe a large amount in back taxes, what are my options now?”
When a large back tax balance is involved, the practical options often depend on how much has been filed, whether the IRS or a state agency has already issued notices, and whether the balance is tied to income tax, payroll tax, or another type of account. In many cases, the next steps center on getting returns current, reviewing any penalties or interest that have built up, and looking at collection paths that may be available based on income, assets, and payment history. The details in the notices and the years involved usually shape the most realistic path forward. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
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 about $50,000 in back taxes, what can I do?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe a lot, what are my realistic options?”
“What can I do about owing a large amount in back taxes?”
“As someone who owes back taxes, what options do I have?”
“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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