Penalties & Payment Plans
“How much penalty do I face for paying my taxes late?”
Late payment penalties can vary based on the type of tax involved, how late the payment is, whether a return was filed on time, and whether interest is also being charged. In many cases, the total cost is shaped by the balance due, any prior notices from the IRS or a state revenue agency, and whether a payment plan or other arrangement is in place. If the tax is tied to an individual return, payroll tax, or business filing, the penalty framework may look different, so the specific facts usually matter a great deal. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.
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.
“What penalty applies if I miss my tax payment due date?”
“How big is the penalty if I paid my taxes late?”
“I didn't pay by the deadline; how much is the penalty?”
“How much do I owe in penalties if I missed the tax payment deadline?”
“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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