IRS Notices & Letters
“I received a notice from the IRS about money I owe, and I'm not sure it's real, is it legitimate?”
A notice about money owed can be legitimate, but the details matter, especially the notice number, the taxpayer name and address, and whether the IRS contact information matches the standard channels used on official letters. The wording, payment instructions, and any reference to prior filings or balances can also help indicate whether it is a real IRS notice or a scam. In many cases, the safest review starts with comparing the letter to the account activity, recent returns, and any other IRS correspondence already received. 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.
“I got an IRS notice saying I owe money, but I don't understand it, is it real?”
“The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe $2,000, and I don't know what it means, is it legitimate?”
“My IRS notice says I owe money, but it doesn't make sense to me, is this actually from the IRS?”
“I received an IRS letter claiming I owe $2,000, how do I know if 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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