Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I owe the IRS back taxes, what are my realistic choices?”
When someone owes the IRS back taxes, the realistic choices often depend on the balance due, whether returns are still unfiled, and how much can be paid now versus over time. In many cases, the main paths include arranging an installment agreement, exploring a compromise based on financial hardship, or addressing any missing filings first so the account can be evaluated properly. The IRS collection process, any notices already received, and current income and assets can also shape what options are available and how much flexibility there may be. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.
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 back taxes and need to know my real options?”
“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 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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