I got a CP12 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?

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Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown · Accepted Answer

A CP12 notice usually means the IRS made a change to a filed return and, in many cases, the change affects the refund amount. The meaning often depends on what the IRS adjusted, whether the return was filed electronically or on paper, and whether the notice shows a balance due, a reduced refund, or  For an answer applied to your exact numbers, bring this question to a licensed KGOB CPA in a focused session and leave with a clear next step.