Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe back taxes and need to know my realistic choices, what are they?”
Back tax balances often leave a few realistic paths, and the best fit usually depends on the amount owed, whether returns are missing, and how current your income and bank records are. In many cases, the main considerations are whether the balance can be paid in full, whether a payment plan may fit the cash flow, or whether a temporary hardship review is relevant. The presence of IRS notices, penalties, or unfiled returns can also shape what options are available and how quickly the account can be addressed. 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 choices if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
“As someone who owes back taxes, what realistic options do I have?”
“I owe back taxes and the balance is huge, what can I do?”
“What can I do about a large back tax debt I owe?”
“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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