IRS Notices & Letters
“I have an IRS letter saying I owe taxes, but I don't understand the notice, is it legitimate?”
An IRS letter saying taxes are owed can be legitimate, but the details matter, especially the notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and whether the account information matches prior filings. In many cases, the wording, formatting, and contact information on the letter can help indicate whether it is an official IRS notice or a scam attempt. The account year involved, any balance shown, and whether the notice refers to a return, payment, or adjustment are also important clues when reviewing the letter’s validity and next steps. 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.
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe $20,000, and I'm not sure it's legit?”
“How can I tell if an IRS notice claiming I owe money is legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter I don't understand that says I owe money, is it a real notice?”
“My IRS notice says I owe a large amount, but I can't make sense of it, is it 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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