Back Taxes & Unfiled Returns
“What are my options if I owe back taxes and can't pay them all?”
When back taxes are owed and full payment is difficult, the available paths often depend on the size of the balance, whether returns are filed, and how the IRS or a state agency views current ability to pay. In many cases, people look at installment arrangements, temporary collection relief, or, for some situations, an offer-based resolution. The balance between tax owed, penalties and interest, recent filing history, and bank or payroll records can shape what appears realistic. IRS notices and collection letters also matter, since they often show which options are still open. 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 have about $50,000 in back taxes, what can I do?”
“I’m behind on taxes and owe a lot, what are my realistic options?”
“What can I do about owing a large amount in back taxes?”
“As someone who owes back taxes, what options do I have?”
“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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