Penalties & Payment Plans
“I didn't pay by the deadline; how much is the penalty?”
When a payment is made after the deadline, the amount of any penalty often depends on what kind of tax was unpaid, how late the payment was, and whether any balances or notices are already on record. In many cases, interest may also continue to build alongside the penalty, which can change the total over time. The exact figure can vary based on the return type, the payment history, and whether the account is tied to an IRS notice or a state tax bill. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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?”
“How much do I owe in penalties if I missed the tax payment deadline?”
“I missed the deadline to pay my taxes, what penalty am I looking at?”
“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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