Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“I’m dealing with back taxes, what can I realistically do about it?”
Back taxes can often be addressed in a few different ways, and the practical options usually depend on how many returns are missing, whether balances are still growing with penalties and interest, and whether there are IRS or state notices already in hand. In many cases, the first step is sorting out which years are unfiled and whether the returns show a balance due, a refund, or no tax owed. Collection status, current income, and available records also tend to shape what relief or payment arrangement may be realistic. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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 about $25,000 in back taxes, what are my options?”
“What can I do if I owe around $25,000 in back taxes?”
“What are my choices if I owe roughly $25,000 to the IRS?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe about $25,000, what can I do?”
“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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