Penalties & Payment Plans
“I forgot to file on time, how much is the late-filing penalty?”
The late-filing penalty is often based on the type of return, how late it was filed, whether any tax was owed, and whether there was a reasonable cause for the delay. In many cases, the amount can also be affected by whether a return was completely missing or just filed after the due date, and whether any related payment was made on time. If more than one penalty applies, the total can vary depending on how the IRS or state agency calculates each item. The exact figure usually depends on the facts shown on the return and any notices already sent. 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.
“I filed my return late, what penalty do I owe?”
“How much is the penalty if I missed my filing deadline?”
“I missed the tax filing deadline; how large is the penalty?”
“What penalty applies if I didn't file on time?”
“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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