Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe back taxes and can’t pay them all, what are my options?”
When back taxes cannot be paid in full, the available paths often depend on the balance due, whether returns are filed, and how the IRS or state agency views your current financial picture. Common factors include installment arrangements, possible temporary collection relief, and whether the debt is old enough to raise collection or penalty questions. Income, assets, recent notices, and any unfiled returns also shape what is available. In many cases, the first step is understanding which years are open and whether the amount is accurate before weighing payment options. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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’m behind on taxes and owe about $25,000, what can I do?”
“What should I do about about $25,000 in back taxes I owe?”
“I owe a big back tax bill, around $25,000, what are my options?”
“If I owe $25,000 in back taxes, what are my possible options?”
“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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