IRS Notices & Letters
“I got a notice from the IRS saying I owe money, but the details don't make sense, is it valid?”
An IRS notice that says money is owed can be valid even when the details seem confusing, but the notice type, the tax year involved, and the account information shown on the letter often determine how it should be read. In many cases, differences can come from missing returns, payments not posted where expected, or changes the IRS made to a filed return. If the notice includes partial Social Security numbers, unfamiliar balances, or mismatched tax years, those details can help indicate whether it is an official IRS communication or something that deserves closer review. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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.
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
“The IRS says I owe a large amount on a notice I can't make sense of, is this real?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS letter says I owe a lot, but I don't understand the notice, is it actually valid?”
“A tax preparer promised me a massive refund using a secret self-employment tax credit, am I legally liable for fraud if they falsify my return to get the money?”
“Someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim using my social security number and I received a 1099-G, how do I prove to the IRS that I did not receive this money?”
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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