Penalties & Payment Plans
“I can't pay my tax bill, can I get on a payment plan?”
If a tax bill cannot be paid in full, payment plan options are often part of the discussion, and the outcome usually depends on the type of tax involved, the amount owed, and whether any IRS notices have already been issued. Account history, current income, and prior filing status can also shape what arrangements are available. In some cases, short term relief and longer term installment options are considered differently, and penalties or interest may continue to affect the balance. The details in the notice, along with any recent payment or filing activity, often determine the next step. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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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