Penalties & Payment Plans
“Can I pay my tax bill in installments?”
Whether a tax bill can be paid in installments often depends on the type of tax, the amount owed, and the status of the account with the IRS or a state revenue agency. In many cases, payment plans are available for individuals and businesses, but the terms can vary based on whether the balance is from a return filing, an audit adjustment, or a notice. The agency may also look at recent filing history, current compliance, and whether there are other open balances or penalties tied to the same account. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
In your 30-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.
“As a consultant, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a small business owner, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a freelancer, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a 1099 contractor, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“I can't pay my $2,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
“I can't pay my $5,000 tax bill, can I set up a payment plan?”
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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