Penalties & Payment Plans
“If I can't pay what I owe in taxes, can I pay over time?”
If a tax balance cannot be paid in full, payment over time is often possible through an installment arrangement or another collection option. The right path usually depends on the amount owed, current filing status, whether past returns are up to date, and how the IRS or state agency views the taxpayer’s overall ability to pay. Interest and penalties can continue in many cases, and the details of the proposed payment amount, bank information, and any prior notices can affect how the request is handled. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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.
“As a consultant, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a small business owner, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a freelancer, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“As a 1099 contractor, can I get my IRS penalties removed or reduced?”
“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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