Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I’m behind on taxes and owe a lot, what are my realistic options?”
Being behind on taxes can feel overwhelming, but the realistic options often depend on how many returns are unfiled, whether the balance is from income tax, payroll tax, or penalties, and whether the IRS has already sent notices or begun collection activity. In many cases, the path forward involves getting current filings organized first, then looking at payment arrangements, penalty relief, or other resolution options based on income, assets, and compliance history. The details matter, because the right approach can change a lot depending on how old the debt is and whether any tax returns are still missing. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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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