IRS Notices & Letters
“I got a confusing IRS notice saying I owe money, is it really from the IRS?”
A confusing notice that says you owe money can be from the IRS, but the wording, notice number, and the address or contact details usually help show whether it is genuine. In many cases, the return address, taxpayer information, and the type of balance claimed are important clues, along with whether the notice matches a recent filing, payment, or correspondence. Because scam letters can mimic official language, the exact notice code, any account reference, and how the notice arrived often shape the next step. 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.
“My IRS letter says I owe $2,000, but I don't understand why, is it valid?”
“The IRS says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, how can I tell if it's legitimate?”
“My IRS letter says I owe money, but I'm not sure it's actually from the IRS, is it real?”
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, is it 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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