IRS Notices & Letters
“I got a letter from the IRS that I don't understand, and it says I owe money, is it authentic?”
An IRS letter that claims a balance due can be authentic, but the details matter because the notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and the way the IRS asks for payment all help distinguish a real notice from a scam. The return history, recent filing activity, and whether the letter refers to a specific tax year or account issue can also shape what it means. Many fake notices use urgent language or odd payment instructions, while genuine IRS correspondence usually follows a recognizable format. 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 letter saying I owe $5,000, and I don't know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice I can't make sense of, is this actually from the IRS?”
“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 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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