IRS Notices & Letters
“I got an IRS notice I can't understand that says I owe money, is this legitimate?”
An IRS notice that says you owe money can be legitimate, but the details matter, including the notice number, the tax year involved, and whether it matches prior returns or account activity. Many notices are routine and reflect a balance due, a proposed adjustment, or a request for more information, while others can be tied to identity theft or a scam letter. The wording, return address, and any account references often help show whether it came from the IRS or from a third party. Reviewing the notice carefully and comparing it with your records can clarify what is being claimed. 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?”
“I got a confusing IRS notice saying I owe money, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a lot, but I'm not sure what it means, is it legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice claiming I owe money, and I don't understand why, is it legitimate?”
“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?”
“I got a CP11 notice claiming I miscalculated my taxes and now owe money, what specific documents do I need to mail back to prove my original return was correct?”
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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