Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“What are my choices if I owe back taxes and am stuck with the balance?”
When back taxes remain unpaid and the balance feels stuck, the available paths often depend on whether the returns are filed, how recent the tax years are, and what the IRS or a state agency has already done on the account. In many cases, the practical options can include setting up a payment arrangement, requesting temporary collection relief, exploring an offer-based resolution, or reviewing whether penalties and interest are driving most of the total. The details often turn on income, assets, filing history, and any notices already received. 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’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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