IRS Notices & Letters
“I don't understand the IRS letter saying I owe money, how do I know if it's real?”
An IRS letter that says money is owed can be real, but the details matter. The notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and whether the account information matches prior filings are often the first clues. The timing and the type of issue, such as a balance due, a proposed adjustment, or a request for more information, can also help show whether it fits an actual IRS process. If the letter contains unusual payment instructions, pressure tactics, or mismatched contact details, those are common warning signs that merit closer review. 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.
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
“The IRS says I owe a large amount on a notice I can't make sense of, is this real?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS letter says I owe a lot, but I don't understand the notice, is it actually valid?”
“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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