Penalties & Payment Plans
“How do I get a payment plan if I owe taxes and can't pay now?”
When a tax balance cannot be paid right away, the available payment options often depend on the type of tax owed, whether the return has already been filed, and how much information is on hand about income, expenses, and current cash flow. The IRS and state agencies may offer installment arrangements, short-term extensions, or other collection alternatives, and the application process can vary based on account status and prior compliance history. If notices have already arrived, the notice type and any penalties or interest already added can also shape what options are available and how the request is handled. 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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