IRS Notices & Letters

“How can I tell if an IRS notice claiming I owe money is legitimate?”

An IRS notice that says a balance is due is often checked by looking at a few practical details, including the notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and whether the account information matches prior filings or correspondence. The wording, payment instructions, and return address can also help reveal whether it is a real IRS communication or a scam. In many cases, the notice type, the tax year involved, and any recent filing changes or amended returns influence how the claim is interpreted. If the notice seems inconsistent, the account records and prior IRS mail history are usually important context. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.

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.