IRS Notices & Letters

“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, is it real?”

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An IRS notice that says money is owed is often real, but the details matter, since similar wording can also appear in scam letters or in notices tied to a return, payment, or account mismatch. The notice number, the sender address, and whether it references a recent tax filing or balance can help show what kind of letter it is. In many cases, the account year involved, any prior IRS correspondence, and whether the notice includes a phone number or online account reference shape how it is read and handled. 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.
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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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