Penalties & Payment Plans
“I missed the deadline to pay, how big is the penalty?”
When a tax payment is late, the size of the penalty often depends on the type of tax, how long the balance has been unpaid, and whether interest is also adding up. In many cases, the IRS or a state agency looks at whether a return was filed on time, whether any payments were already made, and whether there is a history of prior notices or balances. Payment plans, corrected filings, and reasonable cause facts can also affect how the final amount is handled. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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 missed my tax payment deadline, what penalty do I owe?”
“How big is the penalty if I paid my taxes late?”
“I didn't pay by the deadline; how much is the penalty?”
“What penalty applies if I miss my tax payment due date?”
“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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