Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe a serious amount in back taxes, what options do I have?”
When a back tax balance has grown large, the available options often depend on how the debt arose, whether returns are still unfiled, and what the IRS has already sent, such as notices or collection letters. In many cases, the picture also turns on current income, assets, and whether the balance is tied to payroll taxes, income taxes, or both. Some situations involve payment arrangements, temporary collection relief, or a review of whether the amount is accurate, while others focus on getting missing returns filed so the account can be evaluated more clearly. 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 owe a lot in back taxes, what are my realistic options?”
“What options do I have if I owe back taxes I can't pay?”
“I have a large back tax balance, what can I realistically do?”
“What are my choices if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
“I haven't filed taxes in 5 years, how much trouble am I in?”
“I haven't filed taxes in more than 10 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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