Penalties & Payment Plans
“Do I qualify for a payment plan on my tax balance?”
Whether a payment plan is available often depends on the type of tax balance, the amount owed, and whether prior filing and payment history are current. The IRS and some state agencies also look at whether the return has been filed, how recent the liability is, and what monthly payment amount appears realistic based on cash flow and other obligations. In many cases, the exact terms can vary based on collection status, notices already issued, and whether the balance is tied to an individual return, business tax, or payroll tax. 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.
“I can't pay what I owe to the IRS, can I arrange a payment plan?”
“I owe back taxes and can't pay all at once, can I do a payment plan?”
“Can I make an installment plan for my tax bill?”
“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?”
“I can't pay my $10,000 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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