IRS Notices & Letters
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, could it be legit?”
An IRS notice that says a balance is due can be legitimate, but the details matter because notices are often tied to a specific return, account change, or matching issue. The notice number, the tax year involved, and whether the amount relates to tax, interest, or penalties usually help explain what triggered it. It is also common for real IRS letters to reference prior filings or payments in a way that is not immediately clear. If the notice looks unusual, the mailing address, account information, and any signs of identity theft are important factors to review. 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.
“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?”
“My IRS letter says I owe a lot, but I don't understand the notice, is it actually valid?”
“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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