Penalties & Payment Plans

“I was late paying my taxes; how much penalty is there?”

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Late tax payments often involve more than one factor, including the type of tax, how late the payment was made, and whether any return was filed on time. In many cases, the total amount can also reflect interest, filing-related penalties, and any prior notices or payment arrangements already in place. The exact outcome typically depends on the account history and whether the balance is tied to income tax, payroll tax, or another tax type. If a payment was missed, the IRS record and any state notices usually help show how the charge was calculated. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.

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.
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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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