IRS Notices & Letters
“Can someone explain my IRS CP12 notice and what I need to do?”
An IRS CP12 notice often relates to a change the IRS made when processing a return, usually involving a math correction or an adjustment that affects the expected refund or balance due. The practical meaning depends on what the notice says was changed, whether the return was filed jointly or with dependents, and whether the figures on the notice match the original return and supporting records. In many cases, the key considerations are the corrected amounts, any refund difference, and whether the notice indicates further action or is simply informational. 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.
“I got a CP12 from the IRS, what is it asking me to do?”
“Why did I receive a CP12 notice from the IRS?”
“What should I do about an IRS CP12 letter?”
“My IRS notice says CP12, what does that mean?”
“I got a CP2000 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
“I got a CP14 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”
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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