IRS Notices & Letters
“I have an IRS notice saying I owe a balance, but the wording doesn't make sense, is it real?”
An IRS notice that says a balance is due can be real even when the wording feels confusing, since notices often vary by type, account history, and the specific tax year involved. The response usually depends on details such as the notice number, the taxpayer name and address shown, whether the amount ties to a filed return or prior correspondence, and whether there are signs of a scam such as unusual payment instructions or mismatched contact information. In many cases, comparing the notice to IRS records and prior filings helps clarify whether it is an official balance notice or something unrelated. 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.
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe $5,000, and I don't know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS notice I can't make sense of, is this actually from the IRS?”
“My IRS letter says I owe money, but it seems confusing, is it valid?”
“I got a notice from the IRS about a balance due, and I'm not sure it's legitimate?”
“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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