Written by Timothy Perry | April 16, 2025

So... another dreaded Tax Day has passed, and you still haven’t filed your taxes.

Maybe it’s been one year. Maybe two. Maybe ten.
You’re not alone — and you’re not out of options.

At Carolina Tax Resolutions, we talk to people every day who feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or paralyzed by their tax situation. The good news? No matter how long it’s been, we’ve helped clients just like you get back on track — and it’s probably easier than you think.

First Things First: You’re Not the Only One

Millions of Americans fall behind on their taxes for all kinds of reasons:

• You were self-employed and didn’t set aside enough for taxes.
• You went through a major life change — divorce, illness, job loss.
• You owed money you couldn’t pay, so you figured, “What’s the point of filing?”
• You simply didn’t know how to untangle the mess.

Whatever the reason, the IRS would like you to get caught up — but they’d rather work with you than against you. That’s where we come in.

What Happens If You Don’t File?

If you haven’t filed in several years, here’s what you could be facing:

• Failure-to-file penalties and interest that grow over time
• Substitute returns filed by the IRS on your behalf — usually not in your favor
• IRS collection actions, like bank levies, wage garnishments, or liens
• Difficulty qualifying for loans, mortgages, or certain professional licenses

But the biggest consequence? The mental weight of it all — the stress, the fear of opening the mailbox, the dread of answering a phone call from an unknown number.

You don’t have to live like that anymore.

We Help You Take Control – Without Judgment

At Carolina Tax Resolutions, we help clients across North Carolina — and beyond — tackle years of unfiled taxes and unresolved tax debt.

Here’s how we do it:

Get You Compliant

We’ll help you gather documents and file all your past-due tax returns — even if it’s been 5, 10, or 15 years. No lectures. No judgment. Just a clean slate.

Stop the Bleeding

Because we are Tax Attorneys and not merely tax professionals, we can step in to communicate directly with the IRS, so you don’t have to deal with threatening letters or scary phone calls. Often, we can request a hold on collections while we work on a solution.

Find a Real Solution That Fits

Once we know what’s owed, we’ll explore options like:

• Offer in Compromise – Settle your tax debt for less than you owe
• Payment Plans – Reasonable monthly payments based on your finances
• Penalty Abatement – Reduce or eliminate penalties for reasonable cause
• Innocent Spouse Relief – If you’re on the hook for your ex’s tax problems
• Currently Not Collectible – Put collections on hold if you can’t pay anything right now

Every case is different, but the IRS has programs — and we know how to use them.

We’ve Been Helping Clients Like You for Over 20 Years

With deep experience in tax law, IRS negotiations, and audits, our team has helped thousands of people finally get “the monkey off their back.” Clients experience a sigh of relief when they realize there is a path forward.

Let’s Get Started — Confidentially and Compassionately

If you’re ready to stop looking over your shoulder and start taking control, we’re here to help.

Reach out today for a confidential consultation. Let’s get you compliant, get the IRS off your back, and find the solution that works for you.
You don’t have to do this alone.

Call us today at (919) 916-1000
Visit us at CarolinaTaxResolutions.com

Carolina Tax Resolutions is the trusted tax resolution arm of Taibi Law Group, based in Durham, North Carolina. We help clients with unfiled taxes, back taxes, IRS audits, and more. You can count on us for compassion, discretion, and results.