Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe back taxes and need to know my real options?”
Owing back taxes can involve several paths, and the practical options often depend on how the balance arose, whether returns are still unfiled, and whether the IRS has already started collection activity. In many cases, the picture changes based on income, available records, prior notices, and whether the liability is tied to payroll, self-employment, or another source. Some situations also involve penalty relief, payment arrangements, or resolving older unfiled years before any collection issue can be addressed. The details in the account history usually shape which choices are realistic. 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.
“What are my options if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
“I have about $50,000 in back taxes, what can I do?”
“What can I do about owing a large amount in back taxes?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe a lot, what are my realistic options?”
“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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