IRS Notices & Letters

“Can you tell me what an IRS CP504 notice means and what I should do?”

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An IRS CP504 notice generally signals that the IRS believes a tax balance is still unresolved and is moving toward stronger collection activity. The practical meaning often depends on whether the notice is tied to a filing issue, a payment issue, or a prior notice that may have been missed. The response can also vary based on whether the account is accurate, whether penalties or interest are involved, and whether there are payment arrangements or hardship concerns already on file. Reviewing the notice carefully and matching it to the IRS account history are usually important first steps. 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.
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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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