Penalties & Payment Plans
“What is the penalty for filing my return after the deadline?”
Late filing penalties can vary based on whether a return is filed after the deadline, whether any tax is still unpaid, and whether the IRS or a state agency is involved. In many cases, the final amount also depends on how long the return remains unfiled, whether there was a reasonable cause for the delay, and if any prior notices have already been issued. For some taxpayers, the filing penalty and any payment-related charges can interact, so the facts of the account matter. 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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