IRS Notices & Letters
“I got a confusing IRS letter saying I owe taxes, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
A confusing IRS letter can be legitimate or part of a scam, and the details often matter. The notice number, the taxpayer name and address, the type of tax year involved, and whether the letter references an account change or a payment request are all useful clues. Many real IRS notices can be verified by matching the mailing information and the account activity to prior filings, while scam letters often use urgency, unusual payment methods, or vague explanations. The wording, return address, and whether the notice appears in an IRS online account can also help indicate what is happening. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
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 $20,000, and I'm not sure it's legit?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a large amount, but I can't make sense of it, is it valid?”
“The IRS mailed me a notice about money owed, and it doesn't look right, is it legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a tax balance, and I'm unsure if it's real?”
“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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