IRS Notices & Letters
“I got an IRS CP12 letter; what does it mean and what do I do?”
An IRS CP12 letter usually means the IRS made a change to a filed return and, based on that adjustment, the refund amount or balance due may have shifted. The details in the notice, the tax year involved, and whether the change came from a math correction, a credit adjustment, or a missing form often shape what it means in practice. The notice also typically explains whether the IRS has already processed the return or is asking for a response. Reviewing the notice carefully against the original return and any supporting records is often the starting point. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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 a CP12 from the IRS, what is it asking me to do?”
“Why did I receive a CP12 notice from the IRS?”
“What should I do about an IRS CP12 letter?”
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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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