IRS Notices & Letters
“I have an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't know what it means, is it valid?”
An IRS notice that says you owe money can be valid, but the meaning depends on the notice type, the tax year involved, and whether the balance came from a filed return, an IRS adjustment, or a collection notice. The notice number, account summary, and any explanation of changes often show whether it is an initial assessment, a proposed change, or a payment request. It is also common to compare the notice with prior returns and IRS records to see whether the amount matches what was reported or whether identity theft or a scam letter could be involved. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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 says I owe on a notice I can't make sense of, how do I know if it's legitimate?”
“I received an IRS letter saying I owe a large amount, and I'm not sure it's real, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe money, but the notice is confusing, could this be legitimate?”
“I got a notice from the IRS claiming I owe money, and I don't understand it, is it 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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