Penalties & Payment Plans
“I owe taxes I can't pay, can I make payments?”
If taxes are owed and full payment is not available, payment arrangements are often part of the discussion, and the options can depend on the type of tax, how much is owed, and whether any notices or collection actions have already started. The timing of the request, the taxpayer’s current income and expenses, and whether prior returns are filed can also shape what is available. In some cases, installment plans or other collection alternatives may be considered, along with any added penalties or interest that continue while the balance remains unpaid. 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.
“Is there a payment plan for my tax bill?”
“Can I work out a monthly payment plan for my tax debt?”
“Can my tax bill be paid in installments?”
“Do I qualify for a payment plan on my tax bill?”
“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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