Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“If I owe back taxes and can’t pay in full, what are my options?”
When back taxes cannot be paid in full, the available paths often depend on the balance due, current income and expenses, and whether any returns are still unfiled. In many cases, taxpayers look at installment arrangements, short-term payment options, or, when financial hardship is significant, collection alternatives that reflect ability to pay. The specific IRS notices involved, any penalties or interest already added, and whether the tax debt is tied to recent or older years can also shape what is available. Unfiled returns and missing records often need attention first, since they can affect the choices on the table. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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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