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“If I haven't filed my taxes in 2 years, how worried should I be?”
Falling behind on two years of returns is often something to take seriously, but the level of concern usually depends on whether there was tax due, whether payroll withholding or estimated payments were in place, and whether any IRS notices have already arrived. In many cases, the main issues are growing penalties, interest, and the possibility of missed refunds or credits. The picture can also change if the unfiled years involve self-employment income, multiple states, or records that are incomplete. A calm review of the filing history and income documents often helps clarify how urgent the situation is. 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.
“As a freelancer in California, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Arkansas, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Delaware, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“As a freelancer in Alabama, I never filed, can I fix this without huge penalties?”
“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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