Penalties & Payment Plans
“How do I set up a payment plan for my tax balance?”
Setting up a payment plan for a tax balance often depends on the type of tax involved, the amount owed, and whether the balance is with the IRS or a state revenue agency. The process commonly starts with reviewing the notice or account details to confirm the tax year, the balance, and any penalties or interest already included. Factors such as prior filing compliance, current income, and whether payments can be handled through direct debit or another method often shape the available options and how the arrangement is structured. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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 freelancer, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a consultant, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a 1099 contractor, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a small business owner, 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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