IRS Notices & Letters
“I don't understand the IRS notice saying I owe money, is this an official IRS letter?”
An IRS notice that says you owe money can be an official letter, but the details matter, especially the notice number, the sender information, and whether it matches any recent return or account activity. In many cases, the wording, account references, and explanation of the balance help show whether it is a routine billing notice, a follow-up on a return, or something that needs closer review. If the notice looks unusual, factors like misspellings, odd payment instructions, or a request for personal information can also be important in assessing whether it may be a scam. 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.
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe $5,000, and I don't know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice I can't make sense of, is this actually from the IRS?”
“My IRS letter says I owe money, but it seems confusing, is it valid?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a balance due, and I'm not sure it's legitimate?”
“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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