IRS Notices & Letters
“I got a confusing IRS notice about a tax debt, is it actually from the IRS?”
A confusing notice about a tax debt can be legitimate, but the details matter because IRS letters often vary by notice type, account status, and whether the balance relates to income tax, penalties, or another federal tax issue. The sender address, notice number, and how the communication refers to payment or response options are often important clues. Scam letters can also mimic official IRS language, so the wording, formatting, and any request for unusual payment methods are worth a close look. In many cases, the account transcript or prior filing history helps explain why the notice was issued. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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 notice about money owed, but I can't tell if it's legitimate?”
“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 received an IRS letter claiming I owe $5,000, and I'm questioning if it's real?”
“Someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim using my social security number and I received a 1099-G, how do I prove to the IRS that I did not receive this money?”
“I got a CP11 notice claiming I miscalculated my taxes and now owe money, what specific documents do I need to mail back to prove my original return was correct?”
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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