IRS Notices & Letters

“I got a CP14 notice from the IRS, what does it mean and what do I do?”

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A CP14 notice is generally an initial IRS balance-due letter, and it often means the agency believes there is an unpaid tax amount on a filed return. The practical meaning can depend on whether the notice matches your records, whether a return was filed on time, and whether payments or credits were already applied. It also helps to review the tax year shown, the account summary, and any interest or penalties listed, since those details can change the context. In many cases, the next step is to compare the notice with prior filings and payment records before deciding how to respond. 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.
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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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