IRS Notices & Letters

“I got a CP504 letter from the IRS, what is it and what should I do?”

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A CP504 notice is often part of the IRS collection process and usually signals that the account is moving beyond a routine balance notice. The practical meaning can depend on whether the notice reflects an unpaid tax balance, whether prior notices were sent, and whether the IRS records match the taxpayer’s own filings and payments. In many cases, the response turns on reviewing the notice carefully, confirming the underlying tax year, and checking for missing payments, credits, or filing issues. If the balance is accurate, payment options, installment arrangements, and timing can all affect how the matter develops. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.

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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